hamper
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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
Camara's death may also hamper the relationship with Russia, according to Ulf Laessing, head of the Sahel programme at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, a centre-right German think tank.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 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
However, a domestic alternative could still hamper Nvidia’s ambitions in China.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Grandma lifted the kitten out of the hamper by the scruff of its neck.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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