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The firm said other department stores had seen similar trends, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have hindered spending on things like shoes and clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Regardless of the war, “the company entered 2026 behind its targeted booking curve, and these headwinds have hindered the company’s ability to accelerate bookings and close that gap,” Norwegian said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

China’s huge trade surpluses with many Western countries have hindered its efforts to lure them away from the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Profit and sustainability rules have hindered clubs - with Everton and Nottingham Forest receiving points deductions last season for breaking the Premier League's spending rules.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

‘I do not know of anything else that could have hindered him, except the Enemy himself,’ said Strider.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien