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as in hampering
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 impeding
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
If the bill somehow does not pass before a midnight deadline, the government will shut down, putting federal employees on unpaid furlough and potentially impeding the function of numerous government departments and programs just before Christmas.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Neglecting your feet after a workout or run can exacerbate foot alignment problems and muscle soreness, impeding your foot’s ability to recover.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Alternative punishments for people who can't afford to pay the fines include impeding passport renewals, vehicle registrations, country exit permits and driver's license renewals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Many bankers believe that the pendulum has swung too far – the hurdles impeding consolidation are hurting instead of invigorating the industry.
—Michael Abbott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
According to Shipley, Hughes denies assaulting a police officer but admits to impeding them.
—Bill Bowden, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The New York City Police Department issued preemptive warnings via social media, reminding participants that open containers remain prohibited on city streets and that impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic could result in citations.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ficus tree roots can lift and split concrete walkways, potentially impeding pedestrian movement.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
If the bill somehow does not pass before a midnight deadline, the government will shut down, putting federal employees on unpaid furlough and potentially impeding the function of numerous government departments and programs just before Christmas.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Neglecting your feet after a workout or run can exacerbate foot alignment problems and muscle soreness, impeding your foot’s ability to recover.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Alternative punishments for people who can't afford to pay the fines include impeding passport renewals, vehicle registrations, country exit permits and driver's license renewals.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Many bankers believe that the pendulum has swung too far – the hurdles impeding consolidation are hurting instead of invigorating the industry.
—Michael Abbott, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
According to Shipley, Hughes denies assaulting a police officer but admits to impeding them.
—Bill Bowden, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The New York City Police Department issued preemptive warnings via social media, reminding participants that open containers remain prohibited on city streets and that impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic could result in citations.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Impeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeding. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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