hindered
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There were, however, extenuating circumstances, in that he was 12th fastest before failing to improve on a messy final lap hindered by a sub-optimal 'prep' lap which left his tyres out of the 'window'.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Contract signings to purchase existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the previous month, as high mortgage rates hindered transactions.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Efforts to identify the responsible party were hindered by ownership transitions and liability disputes, which delayed DTSC’s enforcement activities,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Containment efforts are hindered by active conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The orcs hindered by the mires that lay before the hills halted and poured their arrows into the defending ranks.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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