hindered
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At 41 years old, Ronaldo is not the dynamic player he once was and many suggested his presence hindered the team rather than helped.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 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
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
Containment efforts are hindered by active conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the strain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
