hamper

Example Sentences

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If Qatar’s supply stays sidelined for another four to eight weeks, say experts, shortages could hamper the production of high-end chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The stylistic bait-and-switch doesn’t just hamper the film’s momentum; it reveals just how silly the entire endeavor up until the climax has been.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

But the conflict has rekindled a debate on the bloc's external dependencies and high energy costs, which European industry has long said hamper competitiveness vis-a-vis Asia and North America.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Senior officials in Italian cricket fear potential reputational damage, and the possibility of legal cases, will hamper opportunities to capitalise on their debut T20 World Cup appearance and grow the game further in the country.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

I thought she’d leave my room then, but she started picking some clothes off my floor and putting them in my hamper.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio