hampered

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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

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

From BBC • May 28, 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

But his program has been hampered by numerous court rulings on the grounds that those targeted must be able to assert their due process rights.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The stick that had supported a skull hampered him but he would not be parted from his only weapon.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding