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to create difficulty for the work or activity of
fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path
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Recent Examples of hampered
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 14 May 2026
The shadow of the Epstein scandal Starmer's government, despite a massive Labour majority in parliament, has struggled to lower the cost of living and kick start a floundering British economy — hampered albeit by the wars in Ukraine and Iran and their devastating impact on global energy prices.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 12 May 2026
One of the world’s largest onshore gas processing facilities located in the United Arab Emirates will not return to full operational capacity until 2027, according to its operator, after Iranian strikes hampered production.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Brian, a Type 1 diabetic, played four more seasons in the minors, getting up to Double A, but was hampered by injuries.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal never seemed likely winners, while Spain were hampered by the dramatic departure of manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The board has come under fire from the Oakland Police Officers Association and pro-police activists who assert that the commission has hampered officers’ ability to fight crime and demoralized the department resulting in understaffing.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Abreu came through again with a sacrifice fly to score Jarren Duran in the bottom of the inning, but the potential Red Sox rally was hampered after Willson Contreras was thrown out at second trying to stretch a single into a double for the inning’s first out.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Verb
But most summit speakers treated circularity—a nebulous concept at the best of times—largely as an engineering challenge, one hampered by immature infrastructure, policy gaps and weak economics.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.
—Jason Mast, STAT, 14 May 2026
The shadow of the Epstein scandal Starmer's government, despite a massive Labour majority in parliament, has struggled to lower the cost of living and kick start a floundering British economy — hampered albeit by the wars in Ukraine and Iran and their devastating impact on global energy prices.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 12 May 2026
One of the world’s largest onshore gas processing facilities located in the United Arab Emirates will not return to full operational capacity until 2027, according to its operator, after Iranian strikes hampered production.
—Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Brian, a Type 1 diabetic, played four more seasons in the minors, getting up to Double A, but was hampered by injuries.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal never seemed likely winners, while Spain were hampered by the dramatic departure of manager Julen Lopetegui on the eve of the tournament.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The board has come under fire from the Oakland Police Officers Association and pro-police activists who assert that the commission has hampered officers’ ability to fight crime and demoralized the department resulting in understaffing.
—Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Abreu came through again with a sacrifice fly to score Jarren Duran in the bottom of the inning, but the potential Red Sox rally was hampered after Willson Contreras was thrown out at second trying to stretch a single into a double for the inning’s first out.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
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The chaos that ensued has seen a clash of play styles, with some players trying to transcend their normal strategies and others falling victim to the same mistakes that have hindered their past quests for victory.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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White had hoped to have a college athlete career playing basketball and lacrosse but was hindered by injuries and several surgeries on her knees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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It is being shaped by constrained supply, external shocks, and a new level of buyer urgency that is fundamentally altering decision-making.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Leading systems can increasingly walk, climb, pick, lift, and navigate autonomously in constrained environments, though capability still varies significantly by task and setting.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Puerto Rican rum production emphasizes column distillation and filtration, yielding a cleaner, lighter, and more restrained profile than many heavier Caribbean styles.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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It was described by critics as psychologically uneasy and emotionally claustrophobic, with Keough serving as the restrained emotional center of the film.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The previous mission, launched in 2023, was envisioned to include 2,500 personnel and was led by the Kenyan police, but it was handicapped by a lack of staff and funds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Khan had sold outdated blueprints, and the agency believed that this had handicapped the Iranians, who had never engineered the necessary centrifuges.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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