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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
Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
In light of these vulnerabilities, and faced with an economy hobbled by sanctions, Iran’s stance began to shift.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 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
But Connolly won the race easily, putting him in a coveted spot on a powerful panel with jurisdiction over virtually every facet of the federal government — a seat of outsized importance for the minority Democrats vying to hobble President Trump in his second term.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
In light of these vulnerabilities, and faced with an economy hobbled by sanctions, Iran’s stance began to shift.
—Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 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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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As previously ordered, Apple will not impede competition.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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The Mustangs only won six of their last 16 matches, limping into the CIF playoffs on a three-match losing streak.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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But after missing both free-throw attempts, Morant limped off the floor, ripped off his jersey and headed to the locker room.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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This discrepancy hindered the adoption of BI, which might further damage AI by generating models that are trained with false assumptions and generate erroneous predictions.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Starring Frank Dillane, the film — which was already generating buzz before Cannes — follows a troubled but charming young man on the streets of London whose efforts to get his life in order are hindered by his own self-destructive tendencies.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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One hindrance is that most organizations are currently only using GenAI for foundational uses like copyediting, text creation and video production.—
Jennifer Chase,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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His only help is John Goodman's Walter, who is mostly more of a hindrance than anything else.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Lummis acknowledged the Trump family’s investments were an impediment to negotiations.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
6 May 2025
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The absence of any such impediments at the state or federal levels left Woodside with the ability to move from initial acquisition to FID in just 7 months, almost lightning speed with such a major capital outlay involved.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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