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hindrance

[hin-druhns] / ˈhɪn drəns /


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

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Sabalenka said players should stop proceedings immediately and call for a video review for hindrance, following Daniil Medvedev's dispute with Jack Draper in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 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

We both did what we had to do without any hindrance, and when we met again at one o’clock reported it done.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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