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In South Korea, many fear that the designation will hamstring technological cooperation with the U.S., including in nuclear energy as well as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

Left unaddressed, the status quo will hamstring effective climate action in the United States and globally for years to come.

From Scientific American • Dec. 21, 2020

Yet chief DEA Administrative Law Judge John J. Mulrooney II, in a forthcoming law review article, says the law will hamstring the agency, while allowing companies to submit “corrective action” plans before being penalized.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2017

At this point, however, it is hard to tell how much the ruling will hamstring the defense, a skilled team that is likely try to push the envelope.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2015

"Kneel down, all," cried the Intendant, "or De Pean will hamstring us!"

From The Golden Dog by Kirby, William