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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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The second seed had taping on her knee but it did not seem to hinder her - this, rather, was a performance similar to some of the collapses she has had this year.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

But StoneX’s Cody Acree told MarketWatch is doubtful that the election outcomes will hinder data-center buildouts in the near term.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Traditional burial beliefs associate caves and elevated burial places with the spirit's passage toward the ancestral realm", something burial would hinder, she said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 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

When he told his father that his job was to "hinder production," his mother scolded him, "You are here to do something against the country and here we are earning our living here."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

But as streaming has grown in popularity, critics have argued that it hinders the ability of clubs to exploit this revenue stream.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

"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

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

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Burnham was asked to explain if his decision to reopen the debate on the UK's future with Europe had helped or hindered the negotiations linked to the summit.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 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

Last season as a rookie, Ferguson was hindered early in the schedule because of a hamstring injury suffered during training camp.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

“The persistence of the company’s proposal to close and sell the Brampton plant has hindered the bargaining process,” Unifor said, adding that talks have reached an impasse and are now paused.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

“He’s an extraordinary child, isn’t he?” said Number Two, her speech somewhat hindered by a mouthful of biscuit.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Difficult terrain was hindering efforts to extinguish the blaze and it was still burning early on Saturday, police said, with some 200 emergency personnel deployed.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Lending to eurozone businesses halved in August, signaling that rising borrowing costs are hindering investment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 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

The government on Friday also restricted access to La Guaira, arguing that the massive influx of volunteers was hindering search and rescue efforts.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 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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