hindered
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Last season as a rookie, Ferguson was hindered early in the schedule because of a hamstring injury suffered during training camp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
There were, however, extenuating circumstances, in that he was 12th fastest before failing to improve on a messy final lap hindered by a sub-optimal 'prep' lap which left his tyres out of the 'window'.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Contract signings to purchase existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the previous month, as high mortgage rates hindered transactions.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The FCC said the cap had become outdated and hindered broadcasters’ ability to compete for viewers and advertising dollars against streaming services, podcasts and other digital platforms that face no comparable restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Others who might have helped us instead hindered us.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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