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hamper

[ham-per] / ˈhæm pər /
NOUN
basket for storage
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But the proposal is fiercely opposed by rail operators -- often publicly-run national champions -- which could hamper its chances to become law as it is.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

We will need more of this factual, honest analysis if we are to win the AI race and push back against scarcity narratives that hamper innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Historic documents will form an important part of the investigation, so if any have been destroyed this could hamper trails of evidence.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He came back when he had left the hamper and stopped by the kitchen hearth.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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