hindering

Example Sentences

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Mortgage rates rose to 6.51% this week, the highest level since August, hindering the spring home-buying season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In recent years, California, Massachusetts and Oregon have taken more control of local zoning rules that they said were hindering construction of badly needed housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A significant training gap exists; 38% of workers deem AI training important, but only 16% receive it from employers, potentially hindering productivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The biggest issue he feels that is hindering the expansion of AI in the US and Europe is the cost of energy.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“You are hindering Nico. You try to persuade him to give up his goal. I would make him a lord!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan