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Hampered by injuries and suspensions, Frank made five changes after the dismal defeat against the Hammers and was rewarded with a much-improved display.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Hampered by injuries, Joey Bosa is embarking on a prove-it season as he and Khalil Mack spearhead the Chargers’ defensive rebirth under Jim Harbaugh.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2024
Hampered by offensive-line play and a lack of downfield separation from receivers, the Cougars couldn’t connect on many deep balls last season.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2023
Hampered by the absence of Liam Livingstone, who did not take the field all day because of a knee injury, England's bowlers never lost their discipline, while Stokes toyed and tinkered with his fields.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2022
Hampered by the difficulty of keeping the merchantmen together, and baffled by contrary winds and violent weather, Howe's passage was unusually slow and tedious.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 by Various
