impede

Example Sentences

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The professional violinist and mother-of-three is one of millions of people who live with anxiety so acute it can impede their ability to function.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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 flight of an estimated 8 million Venezuelans, many educated and technically-skilled in engineering, health, business and information systems, will also impede the country’s recovery.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“I did not resist, I did not impede or assault any agent,” Retes said.”What happened to me that day was not a misunderstanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

As in all consensus-driven bodies, though, members felt intense pressure not to impede progress with frivolous objections.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann