has hamstrung
- present perfect of hamstring (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Manifold’s abrupt departure adds to the leadership turmoil that has hamstrung BP in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
And the real estate sector is muddling through the troubles brought on by a crackdown on heavy borrowing by developers that has hamstrung many home builders.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
Meanwhile, the sporting commission would "simplify how decisions are made" in a bid to avoid the conflict that has hamstrung decision-making.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2022
“Health and humanitarian organizations say the bloodshed has hamstrung efforts to combat a significant coronavirus outbreak in a country with weak health infrastructure and no access to coronavirus vaccines.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2021
Along with officials at the Justice Department, Mr. Vance has complained for years that smartphone encryption by Apple and Google has hamstrung investigations.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2020
