hindering

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

She said these included strict regulations hindering development and delays to a defence investment plan, which she said meant the defence sector in Plymouth could not progress as it should.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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