hamstrung

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The carrier lost ground after a failed effort to overhaul its business-travel strategy and has been hamstrung by slowing growth in domestic air travel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

What that means in the short-term is that the Federal Reserve is going to be a bit hamstrung.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

While Borthwick, as his successor, guided England to within touching distance of the final, he was hamstrung by a lack of preparation.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

We are hamstrung every minute of every day, because we must always consider whether we are gleaning too much or too little.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman