impede
Example Sentences
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And Williamson told the inquiry last week that his ability to plan for closures was impeded by Downing Street.
From BBC
In this way, the reforms ensured that public workers could advocate for themselves in negotiations with employers—and that unions couldn’t impede the success of teachers and students.
“Elevated inflation expectations may impede a sustainable slowdown in inflation,” the central bank warned.
If delays were to occur, that could impede Oracle’s ability to convert its $300 billion contracted deal with OpenAI into revenue, further pressuring Oracle’s cash flows and margins.
From MarketWatch
Win or lose, streaming’s 900-pound gorilla will have thwarted or at least impeded a carefully laid attack by interloper David Ellison and his billionaire father, Larry.
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