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impeded

[im-pee-did] / ɪmˈpi dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
prevented
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The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Rubli tried to push back, but her therapist framed her concerns as blind spots that impeded healing, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Most of the replacement volumes have come from Persian Gulf crude that is now impeded by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

The pothelm was visorless,- he hated having his vision impeded.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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