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hamper

[ham-per] / ˈhæm pər /
NOUN
basket for storage
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He said that a sweeping pre-approval regime of AI models could hamper the industry and put the U.S. behind other countries in developing the technology.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Cairess was troubled by the calf problem earlier this year and it has continued to hamper his training.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The shortage is straining a market where supplies can’t be switched on quickly, threatening to hamper production of everything from semiconductors to military-drone components and space rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I whispered to Grandma as I lugged the hamper past her.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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