hinder
verb (used with object)
were hindering
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past progressiveof hinder.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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In recent years, California, Massachusetts and Oregon have taken more control of local zoning rules that they said were hindering construction of badly needed housing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Vance claimed these leaders were hindering ICE efforts.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Strong winds and dry conditions were hindering the firefight from the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the Pentagon’s assessment, said the Ukrainians were hindering the Russian effort to push south from Izyum.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
Eric thought he was constantly getting a better insight into the influences which were helping, and those which were hindering, the true growth of his pupil.
From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Berthold Auerbach
