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hinder

[hin-der] / ˈhɪn dər /


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As the researchers note in the paper, pretraining can speed up inference, "but may also hinder learning new physics."

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

White House AI advisers including venture capitalist David Sacks have warned that an overzealous model-testing process—regardless of who oversees it—could slow deployment and hinder innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But the operation also managed to "delay and hinder" Cosa Nostra's attempt to rebuild its structure after the death of the powerful Messina Denaro, he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

"We work with people to ensure costs are reasonable and do not hinder their progress."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The serving girl cut the meat on Lady Seymour’s plate before setting it down so that the weakness of her arm would not hinder her.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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