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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

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

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

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

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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