51.   The finding fits with prior reports that in bilingual people, strokes or brain tumors can hinder ability in just one language, Hirsch said.

52.   The lack of a domestic financial market has hindered the ability of private Burmese companies to raise large amounts of funds.

53.   The pinched nerve created weakness in his right shoulder, which has hindered his ability to throw.

54.   The shock of the accident and large doses of anesthesia used during extensive facial surgery may have hindered his ability to recall any details.

55.   This would presumably illustrate how old football injuries would have hindered his ability to overpower two people and stab them to death.

56.   U.S. trade policies such as agriculture subsidies hinder the ability of rich nations to convince others to reform their economies, Canadian Finance Minister John Manley said Friday.