Example Sentences

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Heavy rain has been hindering the search for survivors, rescuers say, but so far 11 people have been pulled from the water alive.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Senior government official Ranjit Sinha said falling debris has been hindering the rescue operation and added they expect to free the workers by Tuesday night or Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2023

The housing market, along with high unemployment, has been hindering the recovery of the U.S. economy.

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2011

Just as wisely, he issued an evangelistic call for "an end to the cold war that has been hindering our state progress'' and for greater "citizen participation'' in state government.

From Time Magazine Archive

However, there is one insignificant mistake that has been hindering us.

From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by Aumonier, Stacy