hamper
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This time, instead of centering around the private sector, a Treasury crisis could hamper the government’s ability to finance itself.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
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
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
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
Grandma took charge of a small hamper full of our lunch, since they charge you two prices for everything at a fair.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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