hamstrung

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In addition to low wages, fast-food workers are hamstrung by part-time hours and unpredictable on-demand scheduling, the Economic Roundtable report said.

From Los Angeles Times

It has been hamstrung by higher borrowing costs, which have crimped demand for goods.

From Reuters

But much of his ability to be a “better mayor” is hamstrung by the state, he said.

From Washington Post

That effort has largely hamstrung the body’s work.

From Washington Times

But he believes Youngkin is hamstrung by a divided legislature, in which Democrats control the state Senate and Republicans the House of Delegates.

From Washington Post