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

A deliberate hindrance is defined as "the player meant to do what it was that caused the hindrance or distraction".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

In a way, it was a hindrance, at least the institution of the Church.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel