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The Seaport analyst has other concerns as well, including whether labor and power shortages will hinder the buildout of AI infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
The second phase started Tuesday as crews began reinforcing the slope by buttressing it at the base and armoring it with rocks to hinder slope movement and erosion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
"If the plants lose their ant defenders and become less healthy, it could hinder forest recovery following disturbance," Dr. Yusah added.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Shortly before this, during an all-staff call, Benzies alleged "internal and external" forces had conspired to hinder MindsEye's release, and vowed to root out "saboteurs" within the company.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Hamlet does not want a wife, for I only hinder his revenge.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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"Delays in specimen collection, transportation and testing can postpone confirmation by days or weeks, which hinders the isolation of infected persons, contact tracing and the initiation of outbreak-control measures," Sullivan wrote.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
"There's a lot of things she can't do, which hinders her... but she knows no different. She is so positive, happy, jovial," said Warren.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Red tape often hinders those who remain from carrying out preventive actions like controlled burns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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There medical services continued, although increasingly hindered by power cuts and dwindling supplies.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Svetz cites camrips and microscopic theatrical windows as factors that have both hindered cinema and strengthened its unique selling points, and he’s completely right.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 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
‘I do not know of anything else that could have hindered him, except the Enemy himself,’ said Strider.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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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
“An English-only approach would not be doing that. In fact, it would be hindering in many cases.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Many residents feel frustrated how the water shortage is hindering their daily activities.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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