hindering

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Hindering investigations is the lack of a local forensic lab which means crucial DNA samples must be sent overseas for analysis, equating to lengthy waits for results.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

Hindering the Forest Service nationwide is a shortage of workers to cut and remove trees on the scale demanded, government officials and forestry experts say.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

According to the broadcaster, the copy of the draft report said: "Hindering such cases calls into question the integrity of the investigative process, can result in counterintelligence vulnerabilities and can allow criminal behavior to continue."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2013

Hindering growth is Italy’s heaving government debt, which at 119 percent of gross domestic product is second only to Greece’s among euro zone members.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2011

Hindering the time of Mr. Hamish Channing, that you and Yorke may kick up your heels elsewhere!

From The Channings by Wood, Henry, Mrs.