hindered

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At the same time, Burnham would inherit a British economy that showed signs of picking up before the US-Iran war hindered growth and pushed up inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Taremi said the team is hindered by their missing staff and because they were instructed to fly back to Mexico immediately after the game rather than spending the night in California to recover properly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The firm said other department stores had seen similar trends, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have hindered spending on things like shoes and clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Sturgeon's solicitor Aamer Anwar said the answer was standard legal advice and rejected claims it hindered the investigation which this week resulted in the conviction of her estranged husband Peter Murrell for embezzlement.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead