impede

Example Sentences

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But for Day, the recommendations are frustrating and impede his independence.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Often, they’re the same thing, like Byrne’s stiff blonde wig or her set of fake teeth that impede several lines of dialogue to hysterical results.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

The global condemnation of Mr. Lai’s sentence suggests that his detention will impede China’s relations with democratic countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But, Snyder said, the ban does not impede federal officers from performing their federal functions, indicating that a revised law that remedies that discrimination may be constitutional.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

An albatross, with its effortless flight, also seemed like a good idea, except a lack of water might impede her ability to take off and land.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill