hampered
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His chances of winning the most prestigious trophies were initially hampered by the presence of Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and then by the emergence of Sinner and Alcaraz.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
With humidity relatively low, the scorching sun has not hampered too many players physically, with bags of ice and high-tech portable fans keeping them cool on court.
From BBC • May 26, 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
The Cuban military would be hampered in any fight by the U.S. blockade of oil shipments to the island, which produces only about 40% of its crude-oil needs every day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
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