11.   Cleland said the fact that the CDC had not had full access to evidence and that lines of authority were not clear had hampered its ability to act.

12.   During the past year, some opponents have been intimidated by Woods, and it has hampered their ability to beat him.

13.   Falling import prices are a significant factor because they continue to hamper the ability of American companies to charge more for their goods, economists said.

14.   For reasons not yet understood, astronauts lose red blood cells, which may hamper their ability to do sustained work after a long period in space.

15.   Four additional offices would require an expensive office renovation, they said, and reducing staffs would hamper the ability to monitor county departments.

16.   FRENCH stocks fell, dragged down by investor concern that new government pledges could hamper the ability of companies to fire workers and hurt corporate earnings.

17.   Global considerations also hamper the ability of the United States to flex its trade muscle.

18.   Gun-rights advocates argue that regulations such as mandatory gun locks and waiting periods would hamper their ability to protect themselves.

19.   He asserts that the charges were reckless and defamed him, hampering his ability to get work as a business consultant.

20.   His declaration, ironically, hampered the ability for both parties to pass legislation, according to analysts.