hindrance
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Players are allowed to request video reviews of specific judgement points if they believe there has been a hindrance - such as whether a ball has bounced twice, or a distraction has interfered with play.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
I’m not certain being out of office will be all that great a hindrance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
While political headwinds remain a hindrance to education reform, these recent legislative developments show that policies supporting evidence-based literacy can gain traction across diverse constituencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
These sky-high valuations clearly haven’t been a hindrance for chip investors yet, though.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
It would have been faster, but Denna’s mania was growing stronger, and all her extra energy was more of a hindrance than a help.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Those hindrances remain, regardless of a new deal, said Christian Keldsen, managing director at the Greenland Business Association.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
A lack of pricing power and commodity volatility will continue to be hindrances for many of these stocks.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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