hamstrung

Example Sentences

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The C.D.C. was hamstrung during the pandemic by antiquated data systems and inconsistent data sharing between the federal government, states and health providers.

From New York Times

What matters here is simple: The jury did not feel hamstrung by politics to deny the obvious truth in what Carroll was saying about her experience with Trump.

From Salon

Republicans on Capitol Hill are echoing the scores of parents and city residents who say it’s time for the city to end the post-George Floyd policies that have hamstrung police and emboldened criminals.

From Washington Times

It’s also an indication that the failure of three banks and the resulting pullback on lending, which is expected to hit smaller businesses particularly hard, hasn’t yet hamstrung job creation.

From New York Times

In addition to low wages, fast-food workers are hamstrung by part-time hours and unpredictable on-demand scheduling, the Economic Roundtable report said.

From Los Angeles Times