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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
we were hobbled by the snowstorm from getting out to do some Christmas shopping
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Recent Examples of hobble
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Three of the biggest investment firms in the world were sued by 11 states last week, in a case that not only could transform the way trillions of dollars is managed, but could also hobble global efforts to transition to a sustainable level of carbon emissions.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
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The move, announced by the U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, is designed to hobble China’s ability to build military AI applications.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
Three of the biggest investment firms in the world were sued by 11 states last week, in a case that not only could transform the way trillions of dollars is managed, but could also hobble global efforts to transition to a sustainable level of carbon emissions.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
Her bound ankles were pulled behind her back and attached with a hobble to a belt around her waist.
—NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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These hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even with that strong stretch, Golden State lost the frame 25-15. Andrew Wiggins, who scored 11 first-half points, limped to the locker room two minutes into the second half.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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At the vacant lot on a recent morning, Lara limped to the driver’s side of the bed truck, which has a cracked windshield.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jermaine Johnson’s absence due to a season-ending Achilles injury has hindered the Jets’ pass rush.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump frequently criticized Powell during his first term, accusing the Fed of keeping rates too high and hindering economic growth.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Far from sparking the offense, Samuel often was a hindrance.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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While some gamers have cited a lack of familiarity with the novel as a hindrance to understanding the narrative, the game does a good job of filling in details and providing a detailed glossary.Richard Newby, TIME, 5 Dec. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shacks and buildings were left completely destroyed when the cyclone struck the nation hampered by poverty.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The railroad tracks, across the street from the high school, have been a decades-long impediment for pedestrians, according to those who live in the area and attend the school.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The attack was an attempt by the Japanese to remove the U.S. as an impediment to expansion in the Pacific, according to the World War II museum.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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But Trump famously wriggles free from such fetters and resists being hemmed in.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rumors circulated before the killing of Khashoggi that King Salman was concerned enough to consider putting some fetters on his heir.Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2018
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“Hobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobble. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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