The development of the line was hampered by the many large rivers that flow through the North Coast.

Both said years later that their development was probably hampered by being used right away at the top level.

Large-scale development is hampered by a lack of resources: historically, a large, reliable workforce has been a hard thing to maintain.

Industrial development also is hampered by Burundi's distance from the sea and high transport costs.

Economic development in the new country was hampered by growing lawlessness and widespread famine.

More than 200 commercial radio and TV stations are on the air, but their development has been hampered by a weak advertising market.

However the city's development was hampered by regular major fires and floods.

However, his development and career were hampered by recurring hamstring injuries.

However, the development of tourism is hampered by drought, political instability, and war.

Because a large part of the livelihood is on agriculture, economic development has always been hampered by these weather disturbances.