hindered

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Mr. Popkin shows how the abolitionist cause was buffeted by power struggles in Continental France—sometimes advanced by the currents of ideological debate, sometimes hindered or sidelined—to emerge precariously triumphant in 1794.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He had ended Djokovic's run of 14 consecutive Grand Slam semi-finals by winning the deciding set of their quarter-final 9-7, and then beat a hindered Rafael Nadal in the Melbourne final.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Is God Is” is rarely hindered by the obstacles so many stage adaptations run into.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

The family story grew complicated when Catherine Falk alleged that Danese hindered access to their father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

On earth, astronomers are hindered by electric lights and radio signals that pollute the night sky, but on the back side of the moon astronomers could view the universe without interference.

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