hampered

"The bicycle was chained to the bike rack to prevent theft. "

"The competition for this job is strong."

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

"The prisoner lay in shackles in his gloomy cell."

"The company felt fettered by outdated regulations, preventing them from innovating. "

"The hiker was encumbered by his heavy backpack, making it difficult to climb the steep hill. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"The heavy rain impeded our progress on the hiking trail. "

"Testing for the new antidote is currently in progress."

"The release of the trapped students from the burning building was a joyous occasion. "

"Pigeons often gather in the park to be fed breadcrumbs. "