as in interference
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Noun
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After the Oilers’ Evander Kane tied the game on a controversial goal, Hiller challenged the call, claiming goalie interference.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025 -
Scientific values and our responsibilities Political interference in federal funding of scientific research will not end here.—
Mary K. Feeney,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The challenge of problem-solving and overcoming high-stakes obstacles.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Firing federal officials Trump has aggressively targeted federal employees seen as obstacles to his agenda, from career bureaucrats to political appointees.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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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
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 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
Noun
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Likewise, there’s enough room between the seats to avoid those awkward shoulder rubs.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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These ingredients add depth and a slightly earthy flavor to your rub.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).—
Emily Barone,
Time,
19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.—
Brent Cooper,
Cincinnati.com,
17 July 2017
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The impact of the legislative hurdles is being felt at the construction site.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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