Sentences with phrase «serious hindrance»
The phrase "serious hindrance" means that there is something or someone that is causing a significant obstacle or difficulty in achieving a goal or making progress. It refers to a major barrier or setback in a straightforward way. Full definition
As much as I love David P. Goldman's article, and as much as I agree with his analysis, I find it slightly amusing that he neglects to mention the most serious hindrance to demographic growth: sex.
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City College women's studies Professor Joyce Gelb said that being single is now no longer a serious hindrance when it comes to running for public office.
«Lack of access to modern energy services is a serious hindrance to economic and social development and must be overcome if the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are to be achieved,» the IEA contends.
The lens flare that was slightly annoying in Star Trek becomes a serious hindrance in Super 8 because it just cuts the frame in awkward places and serves as a distraction from a story that wants to be grounded in small town Americana and genuine emotions.
Is the asymmetrical distribution of educational resources — namely books, experts, lectures, seminars, etc. — a serious hindrance to the lifelong learning prospects of disenfranchised populations?
If they are crated for many hours at a time while the owner is at work, you will probably wind up with a pup that has already learned to mess in its crate, a habit that is a serious hindrance to house training.
Experts and leaders in the animal welfare industry also agree that animal welfare's lack of data collection, reporting and analysis are a serious hindrance.