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hamper

[ham-per] / ˈhæm pər /
NOUN
basket for storage
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Missing fairways did not hamper McNealy too much, however.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

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

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

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

With a powerful arm, Grandma swung Mrs. Wilcox’s bulging valise aboard, then a picnic hamper.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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