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impeding



ADJECTIVE
deterring
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Example Sentences

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In the Congo, deep distrust and superstition are impeding efforts to contain Ebola.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Hamilton faces an investigation on charges of impeding Alpine's Pierre Gasly in the first part of qualifying.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Accusing Noem of routinely making false statements about ICE shooting victims while impeding state, local, and independent investigations, Schiff cited an episode in which immigration agents shot U.S. citizen and Chicago resident Marimar Martinez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Though the storm has passed, temperatures remain below freezing, impeding natural snowmelt, with no relief in sight for the forecast.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

He stood in front of the door, impeding Juanita’s progress.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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