Bad weather had initially hampered the subsequent search for the aircraft and crew.

As such the development of such defences was initially hampered by a lack of available equipment.

International competition was initially hampered by a lack of funds and varying rules in different countries.

Although his return was initially hampered by a calf injury and tendinitis, Magic's performance has been a strong one.

Rescue operations were initially hampered by the fact that the air traffic control in Ajaccio wrongly believed the crash site to be located over sea.

The operation, which began in October was initially hampered by rain.

The rescue efforts were initially hampered by the intensity of the explosion.

He was initially hampered with a shoulder injury, and then with recurring shin issues that for a time threatened to end his career completely.

Fire spread was initially hampered by the stair arrangement.

This was initially hampered, as the sailors had been ordered to obfuscate the enemy by falsely answering all questions.