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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

In the world of quantum computing, five years hardly seems like enough time to address the hurdles impeding the development of scalable, practically useful systems.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In this example, the Chelsea players have roles as 'blockers' - a tactic that is increasingly common from corners, with the aim of nullifying the strongest aerial threats by impeding their movement.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Do you feel like your thought patterns are impeding your daily life?”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green




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