hampered

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Although Sinner seemed to benefit initially from the early start, the physical issues that have hampered him previously in extreme heat resurfaced.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Although hampered by illness on this occasion, the decline in his performance was stark.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The original plan was to open the museum in 2020, but fundraising efforts were hampered by the 2017 Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A price war in food delivery has hampered profits, but analysts view AI as a durable multiyear growth driver for Alibaba.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

It is never easy to prepare a case from prison, and in this instance we were hampered by the customary apartheid barriers.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela