impede

Egotism reigns in our modern world, and only those brave enough to stand up to it can impede its rule.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

They are required to not impede access to counsel.

From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026

Locals also voiced concerns about how the development might impact the views of the surrounding area, increase traffic and impede access to nearby bridleways and public footpaths.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The government initially charged Huerta with a felony count of conspiracy to impede an officer, but later downgraded it to a misdemeanor charge of “obstruction resistance or opposition of a federal officer.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 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

Experts have told The Times, humidity impedes the body’s ability to cool itself naturally, because the moist atmosphere doesn’t allow for sweat to evaporate as easily, causing you to continue to get warmer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

"This in no way impedes the democratic transition," added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

Skidelsky also holds that, “in the spirit of Keynes,” we should “aim for an international/financial system that supports rather than impedes a domestic full-employment policy.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

State and federal agencies don’t track data around vitamin K injection refusal or subsequent bleeding, which impedes their ability to quantify and track outcomes, including death.

From Salon ● May 7, 2026

"When pursued," says Mrs. Bowdich, "he constantly impedes the progress of his enemies by throwing the soil behind him, so as to fill up the passages, while he escapes to the surface."

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

The court ruling, issued on Monday, said ministry guidelines were already in place to ensure "unobstructed" elephant corridors, but those routes have often been impeded.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.

From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026

Rubli tried to push back, but her therapist framed her concerns as blind spots that impeded healing, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

The voice was faint and distorted, as though impeded by something like a bubble, some mucus in her throat.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Piastri may lose his third place because he is under investigation for impeding Red Bull's Liam Lawson, which could result in a three-place grid penalty.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

“But next time, I think we’ve just got to throw through because it wasn’t impeding, but it sort of was intentional.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

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

She plugs her ears with dainty fingertips, impeding my progress at trimming her ends.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon