hamper

Example Sentences

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If Qatar’s supply stays sidelined for another four to eight weeks, say experts, shortages could hamper the production of high-end chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Microsoft on Tuesday warned a judge that the Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic could hamper US warfighters and imperil the country's drive to lead in artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Senior officials in Italian cricket fear potential reputational damage, and the possibility of legal cases, will hamper opportunities to capitalise on their debut T20 World Cup appearance and grow the game further in the country.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is determined not to let her struggles in Beijing four years ago hamper her efforts for gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

I went into the bathroom, threw my socks in the hamper — they looked clean, but just in case — and put my arms around Jeffrey.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick