inhibit
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US forecasters have already predicted a "below normal" Atlantic hurricane season as stronger upper-level winds can inhibit storm development.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
There are also sky-high maintenance and staffing expenses, which may inhibit even the wealthiest buyers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Housing is an area of particular focus for Mr. Lindsey, since he rightfully notes that it is beset by bad regulations and high prices that inhibit family formation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
It would inhibit communication with her friends, diminish the entertainment she enjoys and cut her off from role models.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Put another way, says Dr. Atchley, the frontal lobe is crucial in helping people inhibit impulses, like choosing the chocolate cake, which is a very basic form of decision making.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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