This failure, it is alleged, has hampered Britain's industrial development and contributed to the British economy's performance being poorer than it might have been.

Furthermore, the failure to deal with the budget may hamper resolution of other major issues facing Albany.

The failure to involve the public has already severely hampered the commercial development of biotechnology.

The apparent weakness of the government's case discouraged De Beers from seeking a settlement even though the failure to resolve the case has hampered the company's ability to do business in the United States.

"There is also a risk that the failure to implement consolidation when necessary would undermine confidence and hamper growth."

This conceptual failure has hampered the ability of historians to define Black experience in America and to study it in the most accurate, authentic, and realistic manner possible.

The failure of the USACE to consistently maintain the navigation channel has also hampered the industry.

The expedition was underfunded and supplies were lacking and mechanical failure while en-route also hampered the voyage.

Members of civil rights advocacy groups have complained that the failure to have a leader in that office has hampered efforts to deal with a backlog of cases and, more important, to set policy.

Logistical failures in a hostile physical environment hampered everyone.