hindrance

Example Sentences

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The approach for which McCullum was once lauded has become England's biggest hindrance.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In Northern Europe, winter isn’t a hindrance for war, but in fact makes it more likely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Severe winter weather can also be a hindrance, as it was last month.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

Ives himself has recognized that too many jobs can be a hindrance for executives.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Then with little further hindrance, save from sprawling briars and many fallen stones, they moved forward all together.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien