While reducing the chances of the dormitory being used for criminal purposes, it was a major hindrance for love/romantic relations and future family forming.

The pass was once known to be a major hindrance to land transportation with its winding and steep grade.

This was a major hindrance in developing permanent turf pitches and decent outfields.

During that day the disturbance developed further with improved convective banding in the northern quadrant, however interaction with land was a major hindrance.

High night temperatures are a major hindrance to adopting temperate crops (e.g., tomatoes) to the tropical lowlands.

Only his inability to resist the smart remark might have proved a hindrance.

Her band - and the sound mix - proved a hindrance, however.

Rolling around the supermarket was a highlight, but they proved a hindrance in every other situation.

This time the luxury of being at home proved a hindrance.