have impeded
- present perfect of impede.
Example Sentences
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These proposals show no awareness that while trade adjustment assistance, extended unemployment and our welfare system were no doubt well-intended, they have impeded workers’ transition to new jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025
The association also said emergency services have been strained by high call volumes, while road closures have impeded the transport of patients, supplies and healthcare workers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025
Tawanda Chirewa was deemed to have impeded Hammers keeper Lukasz Fabianski and the late equaliser was ruled out.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
While both Amazon and other tech giants are exploring telehealth options for customers, privacy laws relating to healthcare have impeded rapid growth and adoption.
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2023
The massive scale of these domestic arrangements seems not to have impeded his imperial progress.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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