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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
David Goodman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
California is also in danger of creating an energy catch-22 whereby the push to go green could hobble the state’s clean power efforts.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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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Verb
The strike hobbled the largest U.S. ski resort during a busy holiday period and sparked online fury about deepening economic inequality in rural mountain areas.
—David Goodman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
California is also in danger of creating an energy catch-22 whereby the push to go green could hobble the state’s clean power efforts.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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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Walker, in fact, explains that one of the by-products of alcohol metabolism is a class of chemicals, known as aldehydes, that are especially prone to impede REM sleep.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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These teams all have franchise players to build around and some contracts that would impede them from fully committing to the tear-down process.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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When Ampadu and Ilia Gruev limped off within three days of each other, he was left staring down the engine-room barrel.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Again, he was shown limping off to the sideline but appeared to be able to continue.—
James Brizuela,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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This detachment can hinder the development of relationship security, which is essential for building healthy relationships in adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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As homeowners turn to contractors for the slow process of rebuilding, an immigration policy that deports undocumented workers or forces them underground may hinder the recovery.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Giving communities the ability to build more housing with alternatives to groundwater, which has been a hindrance for fast-growing areas like Buckeye and Queen Creek.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Without sanctions relief, poverty and hindrances to aid delivery will worsen in Syria because the new government is controlled by a group with a terrorist designation.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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Both homebuyers and current homeowners are hampered by today’s higher interest rates.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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During major emergencies that communication can be hampered by issues such as limited radio connectivity, wind noise or other technical problems.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump Freezes Cash for Charging Network One major impediment to EV adoption is the availability of chargers, so a 2021 infrastructure bill signed by Biden allocated $5 billion over five years for a nationwide EV charging network.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
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Another impediment to a strong, vibrant economy is excessive government regulation.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump called on Budde and the church to apologize for embarrassing him by allowing Budde to deliver a rare rebuke to his face.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Funny Birthday Messages For Mom Happy birthday to the woman who gave me life – and plenty of embarrassing baby pictures!—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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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 2 Feb. 2025.
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