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

Recovery has been particularly crucial for schools in the region, which have anchored these mountain communities as the decline of the coal industry has hamstrung economic growth.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

The team hoped that the rear wing would raise the speed at which the 'porpoising' problem that has hamstrung this season would instigate and it seems to have worked.

From BBC • May 6, 2022

Retail sales have continued to rise in an economic environment that has hamstrung some retailers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2021

Industry experts say that is because a global microchip shortage has hamstrung supply chains for new cars.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2021