as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
for decades the maverick filmmaker was short-circuited by a chronic lack of funds
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Recent Examples of short-circuit
According to a recall notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 21, the front passenger seat weight sensor in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may crack and short-circuit.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.
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Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
In January 2025, an Air Busan flight bound for Hong Kong also caught fire on the ground, when a battery stored in the overhead compartment short-circuited.
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Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
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Hannah Singleton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.
—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
In January 2025, an Air Busan flight bound for Hong Kong also caught fire on the ground, when a battery stored in the overhead compartment short-circuited.
—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
—
Hannah Singleton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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Officials said Friday that a group of 50 volunteers had joined the effort to look for Kinney along the banks of the lake, adding that on-and-off rain hindered the search, according to WSAZ.
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Soaking cherry seeds helps remove the pulp, preventing rot that can hinder germination.
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Brown was hampered by a back injury in college, but that wasn’t enough to scare away the Nets.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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Some patients develop spasms of the vocal cords that obstruct the airway.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Kyiv hopes the campaign will embarrass Putin and increase public pressure on him to end the war, according to Western analysts.
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuit. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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