impede
verb (used with object)
has impeded
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present perfectof impede (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"It has been tiring. It has impeded my business because I wanted to expand my product range, but who would come on board with this case unresolved?"
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
Thus, identifying a consistent and safe target has impeded the success of most CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumors at the first phase of development.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2023
The county has impeded the community’s growth for many decades, they said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
Austin said weather has impeded recovery efforts in Alaska, while in Canada the object was shot down in a very remote area that was also impeding efforts.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
In England, the extension of the weight limit for penny letters, and the reduction of the rates for the heavier letters, has led to serious practical difficulties and has impeded smooth and rapid working.
From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by A. D. Smith
