hindered
Example Sentences
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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.
Getting past the nagging injuries that hindered him the last two seasons is reason No. 1.
From Los Angeles Times
Some victims were dead by the time they were brought in, their passage hindered by street battles in Omdurman, once a bustling business hub and home to many universities, hospitals and political and cultural institutions.
From New York Times
Limited access to film and darkroom spaces have hindered African photographers’ ability to participate in film’s global resurgence, despite the craft having played a significant role in the region’s post-colonial artistic history.
From Reuters
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