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balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
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Both made the trip to Denver and appear to at least be walking without hindrance. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "49ers defense sparks scuffle in final practice with Broncos," 17 Aug. 2019 Taking on a partner for a project may prove to be more of a hindrance than a help. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for Aug. 4, 2019: Leo, take the win-win compromise; Capricorn, sometimes less really is more," 4 Aug. 2019 Some 1,500 migrants who forced their way into Mexico last week are heading northward in the state of Oaxaca without hindrance from authorities, while a third group of about 400 left the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula on Sunday. — Juan Montes, WSJ, "New Caravan Grows as Mexico Eases Passage," 22 Jan. 2019 This season's Bachelor is Arie Luyendyk Jr., known only as Arie in this universe where youngish lovers pursue the dream of marital bliss without the hindrance of surnames. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "This is your brain on reality TV: Science meets 'The Bachelor'," 15 Feb. 2018 By the 1960s, the limit became a hindrance to fiscal policy. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: With the debt ceiling fight, Congress and Trump are playing with fire -- again," 16 July 2019 Librettist Weidman does a decent job of capturing the movie’s humor in his adaptation, but Shire and Maltby’s songs are usually more of a hindrance than a help. — Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, "Review: ‘Big’ in Berkeley shows not every movie should be a musical," 24 June 2019 In the past, Arranmore has lost many of its residents to urban areas, where poor internet connectivity is not a hindrance to their professional lives. — Currie Engel, Time, "This Remote Irish Island Is Hoping To Lure New Residents," 14 June 2019 The key to life is apparently to be more like Rooster — the seasoned prairie dog voiced by Harrison Ford in the sequel — who teaches Max that fear is a part of life, not a hindrance. — Aaron Pruner, Washington Post, "The writer of ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ was channeling his own fatherhood fears," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hindrance.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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