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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

Earlier, earlier officials said that thick fog was hampering rescuers' efforts.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

He said he would shut down the investigation if it was hampering any work the FBI or Department of Justice was doing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 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