But we all know people at work who hinder progress, who get in the way with their bitterness and incompetence, and actually cost more than they contribute.

There are aging telephone wires, pipes, and such that can hinder progress, and cave-ins, although rare, do occasionally occur.

Is the government's threat to tear up elements of the withdrawal agreement in the event of a no deal hindering progress?

But family and health problems, as well as commitments as a newspaper columnist, hindered progress.

Challenges not made easier by a number of problems hindering progress.