31.   A tube used to feed her milk has hindered her ability to speak.

32.   Attorneys were interviewing the others individually to find whether they had already drawn conclusions about the case that would hinder their ability to be fair and impartial.

33.   Cheney, who has a history of heart disease, said the condition would not hinder his ability to do his job.

34.   Clinton plans to visit China despite growing criticisms in Congress that could hinder his ability to reach agreements with Chinese leaders.

35.   Court receivership will hinder creditors ability to negotiate with GM, which has been seeking to purchase the South Korean carmaker since September.

36.   Critics say the agreement hinders the ability of Japanese police to investigate.

37.   Economic difficulties facing Canadian-based teams that pay salaries in U.S. dollars but receive revenue in weaker Canadian dollars hinder the ability to sign top stars.

38.   He also said some U.S. trade policies, such as recently approved agriculture subsidies, hinder the ability of rich nations to convince others to reform their economies.

39.   He said the condition would not hinder his ability to do his job.

40.   Industry groups said privacy regulation could hinder the ability of the Internet to respond quickly to new consumer demands and would impose undue burdens on companies.