hindered

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At the same time, Burnham would inherit a British economy that showed signs of picking up before the US-Iran war hindered growth and pushed up inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 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

The firm said other department stores had seen similar trends, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have hindered spending on things like shoes and clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

She was used to running on beaches, where the sand gave way under your feet and each thrust of your legs was hindered.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt