impeding
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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
The carrier’s lower FY 2026 margin outlook suggests it has limited ability to pass through higher fuel costs without impeding demand, the director says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The London borough of Hounslow ended its two-year trial of Lime bikes last summer after complaints from residents about parking impeding pedestrians.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
While Essayli has boasted of charging more than 100 defendants with assaulting federal officers or impeding immigration agents, those cases are crumbling in court.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
He stood in front of the door, impeding Juanita’s progress.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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