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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
William Stafford Noble, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
It was designed to piggyback on the Corporate Transparency Act, but now that federal enforcement will be hobbled New York will have to decide whether to continue on alone in the face of opposition from the private sector.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 4 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
The changes now being enacted in Washington, D.C., will hobble the NIH.
—William Stafford Noble, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
It was designed to piggyback on the Corporate Transparency Act, but now that federal enforcement will be hobbled New York will have to decide whether to continue on alone in the face of opposition from the private sector.
—Andrew Rice, Curbed, 4 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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Verb
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The department in January ordered prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who obstruct or impede federal functions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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In a January memo, the department instructed prosecutors to consider criminal charges against state and local authorities who obstruct or impede federal operations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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This has also become a reality because of the way the Panthers limped to the finish line, as Florida went 3-6-1 in its final 10 games.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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As the boy limped away, attempting to get on his bicycle, a deputy in uniform and a mask exited the driver’s side door of the car and barreled towards him, grabbing him by his shirt.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Leaders worldwide are promoting minimal AI regulation to drive innovation and avoid hindering growth.—
Art Gilliland,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Being smart with money now, as well as brand building, is crucial to making sure your on-the-field duties are not hindered.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kyiv and Moscow have framed each other as the main hindrance to peace, in an effort to win Trump’s backing.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Mar. 2025
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If regulatory bodies enter or place restrictions on the company, there might be unhealthy hindrances or complicities in the company's expansion strategies.—
GuruFocus,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dissatisfaction simmered for years, hampering efforts to combine the automakers fully.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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Lack of technical support is considered a major impediment to widespread adoption of conservation measures by farmers.—
Karl Blankenship,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Although Beijing has been trying to diversify its markets in recent years, major impediments to trade with the U.S. would cause real pain.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Punk proceeded to beatdown and embarrass McIntyre, leading to Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and winning the title from McIntyre.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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