hindrance

Example Sentences

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Briton Draper was penalised with a controversial hindrance call, after which Russian Medvedev was booed by some fans.

From BBC

Two-time finalist Medvedev then asked umpire Aurelie Tourte for a video review to see whether Draper had been guilty of hindrance - making either an action or a noise to disturb an opponent.

From BBC

Cat Douglas, a youth work manager, said she joined a course in Newquay, Cornwall, to ensure she "could be a support rather than a hindrance", if she came across a stranding.

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"Cruz Beckham is very identifiable as the child of two huge stars, and people are really cynical. So I think it's more of a hindrance in 2026, to be honest," she says.

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

From The Wall Street Journal