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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

Although driving data from China is useful, there are other challenging conditions abroad which could hinder any rapid expansion in overseas markets.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Industrial capacity, soldier recruitment, and fragmented defense efforts hinder Europe’s ability to meet demand for armaments.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

“I think your father has in him, magnified, the things his wife lacks. I think in him kindness and conscience are so large that they are almost faults. They trip him up and hinder him.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 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

Other SEC proposals include easier “shelf” registrations, but the rise of private capital also hinders IPOs.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The blistering heat also has hindered efforts to fight massive wildfires raging in Colorado and Utah.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

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

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Taremi said the team is hindered by their missing staff and because they were instructed to fly back to Mexico immediately after the game rather than spending the night in California to recover properly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“He’s an extraordinary child, isn’t he?” said Number Two, her speech somewhat hindered by a mouthful of biscuit.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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

In recent years, California, Massachusetts and Oregon have taken more control of local zoning rules that they said were hindering construction of badly needed housing.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 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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