impede

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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

Such thefts can also seriously impede 911 emergency systems and other telecommunications.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

There was nothing to impede them this time, and Malcolm brought the canoe into a side street away from the main flood, where it was a little quieter.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman