hinder
Example Sentences
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National-security rules hinder collaboration with Chinese firms, despite some companies seeking loosened restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
As the researchers note in the paper, pretraining can speed up inference, "but may also hinder learning new physics."
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
To ready a potential IPO, analysts have said that the agency would likely need to revise Fannie and Freddie’s capital requirements, among other heavy regulatory moves, and Pulte’s divided time could hinder those efforts.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
He added: "While inconsiderate parking did not hinder the emergency response on this occasion, in incidents such as this, emergency services require immediate access, and poorly parked vehicles could significantly delay our ability to respond."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
‘See that he does no harm to any, but do not hurt him or hinder him. Give him a horse, if he wishes it.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing hinder
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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