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have impeded

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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