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“By successfully restructuring an onerous 100% silver royalty that had hamstrung the project for 20 years, Polymetals has unlocked the economic value of its high-grade silver ore,” analyst Peter Kormendy says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Under the accord, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of United Nations sanctions that had hamstrung its economy.

From Reuters • Nov. 9, 2021

Rice never complained to me personally, but in press interviews she rejected a central premise: that the mistakes she had made as national security adviser had hamstrung her options as the nation’s chief diplomat.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2011

Intellectually, he knew it wasn't true, but his emotional needs, coupled with wishful thinking, had hamstrung his intellect.

From But, I Don't Think by Garrett, Randall