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encumbered

  • past participle
    of encumber.
    encumber
    verb (used with object)
    to impede or hinder; hamper.
  • past tense form
    of encumber.
    encumber
    verb (used with object)
    to impede or hinder; hamper.

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While Season 14 had its fair share of bright spots, it was encumbered by fan expectations and production growing pains.

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025

An additional $195 million was encumbered, leaving at least $513 million unspent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

Now with a second mandate and significantly less encumbered, America, and the world, will see what he can really do.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024

The Fowler, unlike its legally encumbered London counterparts, placed no conditions on the Asante returns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

And she was too tired and too encumbered to move much anyway.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen