as in to hinder
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
claims that the countless federal regulations interfere with his business and are of no benefit to anyone
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Interfering with universities’ ability to conduct worthwhile research from start to finish will hinder private investment and innovation, and therefore the economy.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026 -
Furthermore, expanding supply is severely hindered by slow European environmental and construction permitting processes, making the development of large-scale production facilities a significant challenge.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Congolese health authorities have previously said contact tracing has been hampered by community resistance in some areas and by the rapid expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the workload for surveillance teams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Last week, without explanation, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Chicago Laugh Factory manager Nathan Griffin, who had been charged with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal officer.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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There will no doubt be some who will try to impede the investigation.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Having the chance to sit with her, share a few laughs and inevitably say something that embarrasses us both, all while helping raise awareness for the worthiest of charities, is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Dec. 2025
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Ashley continues to embarrass herself by trying to find ways to legitimize her sustained issue with Stacey on-camera.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2025
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Dugan’s case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Jose was accused of obstructing officers and was fined $150 or face one month in prison.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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“Interfere (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfere%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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