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It is still unclear whether artificial intelligence will do more to help or hinder efforts to create a healthier relationship with technology.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

This could hinder occupants or rescuers from quickly opening the doors in an emergency, such as during a "severe collision causing the vehicle's low-voltage system to fail."

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The team also explores how regulatory policy and threats to critical infrastructure help and hinder corporate protection and privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

More people are hitting pause on buying a home, as surging mortgage rates continue to hinder the housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

She still wore the heavy iron shackles around her ankles—a sign that she was not yet wholly trusted—but they did not hinder her sure strides down the steps.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

"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

Avoiding necessary dues increases can expose the association, and potentially its board members, to lawsuits from disgruntled owners when a lack of adequate reserves hinders property sales, Weiss said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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

Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

And so, in consequence, there are infinite habitable worlds; what hinders? ... these and suchlike insolent and bold attempts, prodigious paradoxes, inferences must needs follow, if it once be granted which ...

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

There were, however, extenuating circumstances, in that he was 12th fastest before failing to improve on a messy final lap hindered by a sub-optimal 'prep' lap which left his tyres out of the 'window'.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 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

According to materials published by DFSX, it is using a fully domestic supply chain to bypass restrictions on high-end technology that have hindered Chinese firms’ ability to produce cutting-edge semiconductors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The talent pool has been hindered by the Mexico club system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

While Europe is generally struggling in the car business, it’s the problems associated with China that’s hindering performance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 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

All that fouling is hindering Brink’s development because it’s robbing her of important in-game reps — which she needs, foremost, to figure out how to stop fouling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

The European Union and the U.K. mandated SAF use, while U.S. production rose in 2025, but a federal tax credit was cut, hindering a 3 billion gallon target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 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