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
In April, former CEO Laxman Narasimhan identified intense, early-morning traffic as a hindrance to the company, as customers grew frustrated with long lines and dwindling product available, some even abandoning their orders.
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Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Even if that doesn’t happen, the North Koreans could end up being less help than hindrance, Seiler said.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Self-regulation allows unemployed workers to manage their emotions and behaviors in a way that produces positive results and to consider adversity as a positive challenge rather than a hindrance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
And the passing attack’s slow start was a major hindrance.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Even if that doesn’t happen, the North Koreans could end up being less help than hindrance, Seiler said.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
Self-regulation allows unemployed workers to manage their emotions and behaviors in a way that produces positive results and to consider adversity as a positive challenge rather than a hindrance.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
And the passing attack’s slow start was a major hindrance.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another political obstacle: The fossil-fuel industry has turned natural gas into a culture-war issue by bombarding Americans with the message that woke liberals are coming to take away their gas stoves and gas drilling jobs.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Imaging: Healthcare providers use X-ray, ultrasound, or specialized imaging methods like magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to screen for signs of duct obstruction, rule out other causes of symptoms, or assess disease progress.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Marie died in January 2023 at age 54 of bowel obstruction.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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