as in to hinder
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months
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Recent Examples of impede
Biden’s last-minute public union agreements constrain President Trump’s executive authority to demand accountability and put taxpayers first — so the Trump Administration is suing to stop them from blocking progress and impeding our security.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Some believe that the distraction of downstream recruitment impedes overall business growth.
—Lisa Maynard, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The new design promises a 100-year lifespan, using wider concrete barriers to impede saltwater from corroding the bridge's steel.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump demanded that Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court rein in federal judges who have issued injunctions around the country that have impeded an array of his policies.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Some believe that the distraction of downstream recruitment impedes overall business growth.
—Lisa Maynard, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The new design promises a 100-year lifespan, using wider concrete barriers to impede saltwater from corroding the bridge's steel.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
President Donald Trump demanded that Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court rein in federal judges who have issued injunctions around the country that have impeded an array of his policies.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Related article Recession odds are rising as Trump’s trade war escalates, Goldman Sachs says The economy faces a growing risk of a recession as tariffs could hinder growth, increase unemployment and contribute to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Such rigid mentalities can lead team members to avoid challenges, fear failure and resist feedback, which ultimately hinders their organizations’ overall business growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Aly Song | Reuters Trump's tariffs on China are already hampering Christmas sales.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The daytime setting undermined their gimmicks, and Wyatt's early ankle injury hampered his performance, leading to a slow, unengaging match that failed to live up to the intriguing potential of the pairing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yoon has repeatedly accused Lee’s Democratic Party of abusing its parliamentary majority status to obstruct his agenda, impeach senior officials and slash the government’s budget bill.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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The leaking was intended to embarrass Bork, whose nomination was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Senate albeit for reasons unrelated to his rental list.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Impede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impede. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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