as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
With one more win, the Bucs can complete the feel-good story in a year where the hindrances seemed insurmountable.
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
So embrace your ego not as a hindrance but as a hidden gift.
—Darla Beam, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In short, the industry continues to be a hindrance to the underdog.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
The intrigue: Thank you to the many folks who sent us their stories about a structure that is integral to Detroit's history, despite its reputation as outdated or a hindrance.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
So embrace your ego not as a hindrance but as a hidden gift.
—Darla Beam, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In short, the industry continues to be a hindrance to the underdog.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
The intrigue: Thank you to the many folks who sent us their stories about a structure that is integral to Detroit's history, despite its reputation as outdated or a hindrance.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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Leaders should face obstacles with a growth mindset — challenges are opportunities to learn, innovate and demonstrate grit, inspiring their teams to do the same.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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Studios, whose business model is founded on strong copyright protections, have expressed concern that AI tools could be inhibited by regulatory obstacles.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Several parties are in contention even as potential buyers face a litany of legal hurdles and barriers.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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Aspiring farmers have to navigate around numerous hurdles, including: Environmental reviews Vessel traffic studies Overlapping jurisdictions between state and federal agencies This makes even small-scale operations financially daunting to launch.—
Heide Brandes,
thehustle.co,
24 Jan. 2025
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The office handed over Yoon’s case to the Seoul prosecutors’ office on Friday and asked it to indict him on charges of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of the National Assembly.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4).—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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The embarrassment of midfield riches could, for some, soften the blow of using Ampadu as Struijk’s long-term stand-in.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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But on the way out, there was one final embarrassment: a $60 million fine by the NFL against the old owner following the release of an independent investigation, which found workplace misconduct and financial improprieties while Snyder owned the team.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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