hindered

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Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Regardless of the war, “the company entered 2026 behind its targeted booking curve, and these headwinds have hindered the company’s ability to accelerate bookings and close that gap,” Norwegian said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

My creative output felt hindered, my concert calendar stale.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Mid Ulster Council's Chief Executive Adrian McCreesh said it was "extremely disappointing" that development was being hindered.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Others who might have helped us instead hindered us.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela