Example Sentences

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Yet senior executives also warned rising prices and sporadic supplies shortages were hampering business.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

One of the Vets Now vets also told us that non-urgent appointments were hampering her ability to treat genuine emergencies.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Downed communications lines, bad weather and unstable soil were hampering the rescue efforts, Muhari said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

Authorities had to halt the initial search for the rest of the crew about 18 hours after the bridge’s collapse, saying debris and changing currents were hampering rescue efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Jimmy knew that her clothes were hampering her, or else that the rope ladder had entangled her feet.

From The Stolen Singer by Bellinger, Martha Idell Fletcher