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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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When it veers into hallucinations and misinformation, it’s a hindrance, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

But his color palette is so grimy that it becomes a hindrance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

These sky-high valuations clearly haven’t been a hindrance for chip investors yet, though.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

A review will also be allowed at the end of a point if a player feels his opponent may be guilty of hindrance.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2026

The door had been locked, of course, but locked doors have never proved much of a hindrance to me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Hegseth repeatedly has expressed disdain for guardrails he describes as hindrances to combat forces.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

Fiscal policy is one of the main potential hindrances for further rate cuts, said Nancy Lazar, chief economist at Piper Sandler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

It’s not just the physical hindrances that restrict commercial shipping activity.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

A lack of pricing power and commodity volatility will continue to be hindrances for many of these stocks.

From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025

I try to work around any unpleasant hindrances and give full attention to the talk I am involved in.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson


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