hindered

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Rescue operations have been hindered by the fast-flowing river waters, a navy official told AFP.

From BBC

The change ends needless delays that have hindered development in the Keystone State, cutting through bureaucracy to promote investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

They celebrate the states where guns are least hindered as the freest places in the country.

From Washington Post

They have also hindered the work of foreign aid groups after the Taliban said women could not work in domestic and international NGOs except in the health sector.

From BBC

But like many others, its growth has been hindered by power outages from Russian missile attacks, damage to infrastructure and blocked Black Sea ports.

From Seattle Times