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hamper

[ham-per] / ˈhæm pər /
NOUN
basket for storage
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The shortage is straining a market where supplies can’t be switched on quickly, threatening to hamper production of everything from semiconductors to military-drone components and space rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Senior officials in Italian cricket fear potential reputational damage, and the possibility of legal cases, will hamper opportunities to capitalise on their debut T20 World Cup appearance and grow the game further in the country.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is determined not to let her struggles in Beijing four years ago hamper her efforts for gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 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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