hamper
verb (used with object)
to hold back; hinder; impede.
had been hampering
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past perfect progressiveof hamper.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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A space crunch had been hampering the museum for years, and was forcing the staff to make tough choices.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre said not having their full MLS identity with the logo and colors had been hampering efforts to promote the team.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2019
