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hamper

[ham-per] / ˈhæm pər /
NOUN
basket for storage
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Daley told BBC News that the closure of the pool at the Citadel leisure centre could hamper any growth of the sport in Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Investors have become increasingly nervous about the risk of much higher inflation due to rising energy prices, which will likely in turn hamper economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Microsoft on Tuesday warned a judge that the Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic could hamper US warfighters and imperil the country's drive to lead in artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The vagaries of the schedule are something that figures to hamper MLS teams all season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

There were fresh-looking clothes in a hamper, a washboard hung neatly above a sink.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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