hinder
verb (used with object)
hinders
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present tense formof hinder (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Delays in specimen collection, transportation and testing can postpone confirmation by days or weeks, which hinders the isolation of infected persons, contact tracing and the initiation of outbreak-control measures," Sullivan wrote.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Avoiding necessary dues increases can expose the association, and potentially its board members, to lawsuits from disgruntled owners when a lack of adequate reserves hinders property sales, Weiss said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
But it was interesting to see him wrestle with how his work hinders that — is it the crutch or the salvation?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Carrying costs are also an issue—massive properties are burdened by soaring taxes—especially in markets like Los Angeles, where the mansion tax hinders high-end sales.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Gravity hinders the manufacture of some items, like crystals used in electronics, and much bigger and better crystals can be formed in weightlessness.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
