hindering
Example Sentences
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Lending to eurozone businesses halved in August, a sign that rising borrowing costs following the European Central Bank’s decision to raise its key interest rate are hindering investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
While European companies are investing heavily in AI, barriers in the eurozone are hindering them from scaling up their operations, she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In the comments section under Adeyemi’s Wednesday video, frustrated fans asked the author to be more transparent while others suggested maybe a non-disclosure agreement was hindering her ability to offer any specifics on the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Spain's state meteorological agency Aemet has warned the "fire danger level will continue to rise to extreme levels, hindering firefighting efforts".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
