- present tense form of impede (3rd person singular).
impedes
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Another part of the math that impedes people from buying long-range insurance products is fear of inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
Ignoring those, they said, “stifles that debate and our ability to move forward as a nation,” and impedes healing.
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
He assists her with his arm, seeing that the length of her robe impedes her movements.
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Eug?ne Sue
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