hampered

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Hampered by injuries and suspensions, Frank made five changes after the dismal defeat against the Hammers and was rewarded with a much-improved display.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Hampered by injuries for prolonged stretches of the season, the Blue Devils hit their stride late and enter March Madness on a roll after winning the ACC Tournament.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Hampered by the absence of Liam Livingstone, who did not take the field all day because of a knee injury, England's bowlers never lost their discipline, while Stokes toyed and tinkered with his fields.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022

Hampered by injuries last year, the Sparks averaged a league-low 72.8 points per games and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2022

Hampered apparently by bodily defects, this Son of the Sun tried his strength in a field often far more dangerous than the battlefield.

From The Tell El Amarna Period by Hutchison, J. (Jane)