- present participle of impede.
impeding
Example Sentences
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Most of Uminer’s books were shelved and weren’t impeding entrances and exits.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Under Essayli, federal prosecutors in L.A. have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The federal government is demanding that autonomous-vehicle companies address their driverless cars’ pattern of impeding or ignoring first responders and emergency vehicles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Hamilton faces an investigation on charges of impeding Alpine's Pierre Gasly in the first part of qualifying.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
He was carrying something in both hands, but his back was to her, impeding a view of what he held.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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