Example Sentences

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The cattle shortage also comes as a labor strike is hampering JBS’s beef production in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

That was set to add to a 57% drop in the past 12 months as investors fret that customer use of AI-driven code generation is hampering the company’s growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

These mountainous areas are extremely challenging to reach even in the best of times, which is hampering rescue and relief operations.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

“Steep, rugged terrain with limited access is hampering firefighting efforts,” the department wrote in an X post updating the fire’s progress.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

In 2004, the government   faces the difficult prospect of having to achieve fiscal discipline   in order to maintain debt payments while simultaneously attacking a   serious and growing crime problem that is hampering economic growth.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency