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hindering

[hin-der-ing] / ˈhɪn dər ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
withholding
Synonyms


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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

The ministry also launched a probe into U.S. practices hindering renewable-energy trade, citing restricted exports and cooperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But executives from IBM, Microsoft and other companies say thinking of AI agents as analogous to human workers is hindering attempts to get full value from the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The less happy story is that my generation’s unprecedented financial success is now directly hindering our offsprings’ ability to similarly flourish.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding