hampered

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It likely delayed its detection and hampered efforts to deliver tests and treatment to the affected areas.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The blood-brain barrier has hampered treatment of neurological disorders, says Luka Kulic, who heads early development in neuroscience and rare diseases at Roche.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"The idea that a highly resourced inquiry was hampered by a no comment interview is nonsensical," he said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Travel also is being hampered by higher airfares and gas prices due to the conflict in Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

It was hard to see things clearly, and their range of motion was severely hampered by the cumbersome costumes.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh