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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
withholding
Synonyms


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The primary factor hindering expansion "is always produce", Garbutt continues.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

Authorities were also reportedly worried that Anthropic does not have sufficient computing power to share the technology with the additional companies without hindering the government's ability to use it.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Unlike their richer counterparts, many of whom have generational wealth, moderate millionaires often finance their rising expenses themselves, hindering their ability to invest and save for retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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