- present participle of impede.
impeding
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The first biography of Shaw to appear in decades, it takes its place as the most nuanced—frequently pausing for analysis without impeding the propulsive narrative that peaks when the 25-year-old meets his moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Wilbur’s group was initially concerned about parts of the bill focused on livestock compensation, but he said they were amended in a way to avoid impeding how the program operates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Recognizing that traditional export controls were impeding integration among the three allies, Washington has created broad licensing exemptions for defense trade among authorized participants in the three countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Then Hamilton, after qualifying second, was dropped to fifth on the grid with a penalty for impeding Piastri.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 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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