1.   He has no idea whether his race will help or hinder his search.

2.   Just last week, Ralph Palumbo had told a reporter that Kroll Associates was worried any publicity could hinder the search.

3.   That shameful position hinders the search for a workable solution and condemns the region to continued instability.

4.   Poor visibility was hindering the search.

5.   Iraq has been accused of concealing information from U.N. inspectors or hindering their searches for weapons.

6.   Officials said the search was hindered by hilly terrain and deep snow in the region, Interfax said.

7.   On Sunday morning, rough seas were hindering the search for bodies, and the plane had yet to be found.

8.   Rough seas hinder the search for victims and debris from jet crash.

9.   Rough seas hindered the search for bodies and debris on Sunday.

10.   Strong tides and low visibility have hindered the search.