hamstrung

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But OpenAI's ability to keep raising the capital needed to operate is hamstrung by its convoluted governance structure -- in which a nonprofit board retains ultimate control over a for-profit arm.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

But some observers wonder whether the regulator has the capacity to police such a complex issue as valuation when it is hamstrung by staff departures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

And whereas most skiers would be hamstrung by a fear of injury that could endanger their career, Vonn is an established icon willing to accept risks others might not.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Whoever comes in, though, will be hamstrung by the same issues Wane faced.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

For months their intellects had been hamstrung by mystery.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor