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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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The moon offers a rare opportunity to study the early history of the solar system, he said, but, paradoxically, "our activity can actually hinder scientific exploration."

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

New restrictions on collaborations with scientists in other countries would hinder opportunities for U.S. researchers and limit innovation, said Joanne Padrón Carney, chief government relations officer for the American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

He added that one suspect had "revealed" some information about a possible motive but said it would hinder the investigation to make that public at this time.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

National-security rules hinder collaboration with Chinese firms, despite some companies seeking loosened restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Spending months away from school didn’t really hinder my education.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

Some of the England defenders who might figure against Haaland - Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly and John Stones - are his team-mates at Manchester City but I don't think that helps or hinders them.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

The average electric vehicle costs about $55,000, and the expiration of a $7,500 tax credit further hinders U.S. adoption compared to Europe and China.

From Barron's May 8, 2026

The core tenets of somatics are a series of slow movements designed to release tension that leads to pain and hinders flexibility and mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday, fuelling fears that firefighting efforts could be hindered.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The talent pool has been hindered by the Mexico club system.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Australia lays claim to around 28 percent of the world's uranium resource, but legal hurdles and political sensitivities have hindered exports to India.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

But yet again, the emotional stakes are hindered by a lack of gumption.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Such contempt had deepened the Osage’s distrust of the federal agents and hindered the investigation.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

The government on Friday also restricted access to La Guaira, arguing that the massive influx of volunteers was hindering search and rescue efforts.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

All that fouling is hindering Brink’s development because it’s robbing her of important in-game reps — which she needs, foremost, to figure out how to stop fouling.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

The primary factor hindering expansion "is always produce", Garbutt continues.

From BBC May 31, 2026

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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