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.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It puts vulnerable members of the public at risk as our work is hindered."

From BBC

Today, against this backdrop of loss and displacement, San Francisco is weighing reparations that would compensate Black residents for policies that drove them away and hindered their economic opportunities.

From New York Times

Lake Forest Park Mayor Jeff Johnson said the so-called West Shift was unveiled during the pandemic, which hindered public knowledge and feedback until recently.

From Seattle Times