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But he always insisted that his good looks hindered, rather than helped, him as an actor.

In an intense back-and-forth battle Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks ultimately suffered a 76-75 loss to the Indiana Fever that hindered their push for a playoff spot.

There is also a lack of funding for animal welfare in Northern Ireland, Ms Weir said, which hindered councils and police in their investigations.

The Foreign Press Association, which represents journalists operating in Israel, has been petitioning the court to lift the ban, arguing that "unprecedented restrictions" had "hindered independent reporting".

Scotland have lost five of their seven matches this year and have been hindered by off-pitch disruption in the build-up to the tournament.