hamper
verb (used with object)
to hold back; hinder; impede.
was hampering
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past progressiveof hamper.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He added that all levels of law enforcement in Minnesota have been working with federal law enforcement "for several years", and that the unfolding situation in Minnesota was hampering agencies' ability to continue such investigations.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Fire department spokesman Jack Paez said the rocky terrain was hampering rescue efforts involving about 30 police officers and firefighters.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said Wednesday that that prioritization was hampering growth in Azure, which is expected to slow to a 37% growth pace in the current quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Inclement weather, the reports said, was hampering the effort.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2024
To the west, the Demeter cabin and Grovers nature spirits had turned Sixth Avenue into a jungle that was hampering a squadron of Kronos s demigods.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
