hamstringing

present participle of hamstring

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hamstringing As a result, most senior national security and foreign policy staff positions are being filled on a temporary basis by civil servants or have been left open entirely, hamstringing effective government operations. Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2017 The current lack of talent in these industries is hamstringing organization success. Solange Charas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The defense had complained restrictions on computer use at MDC-Brooklyn were hamstringing the music mogul's ability to assist his attorneys. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024 Ultimately, that could mean hamstringing tech companies’ efforts to reduce hateful or false content on their platforms. Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 These impending realities presage unimagined new social welfare burdens for a no longer dazzling Chinese economy and may end up hamstringing the funding for Beijing’s international ambitions. Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamstringing
Verb
  • That conflict of interest was paralyzing when the state auditor worked for the governor and Cabinet instead of for the Legislature.
    Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
  • After her oxygen level reached a hundred per cent, the nurse delivered paralyzing medication.
    Ayesha Khan, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This subjectivity can lead to inconsistencies in how the rule is applied, potentially undermining the fairness of the game.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Critics argue that billionaire owners could censor critical commentary, undermining journalism's role in holding power accountable.
    Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Electricity pylons were hit in the fighting, disabling the water pumps that relied on the electrical grid.
    Emmet Livingstone, The Dial, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Ensure Play Protect is enabled and don’t be lured into disabling it to enable an app to install.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Hamstringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamstringing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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