impeded
Americanadjective
verb
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The board singled out the persistent bombing of German oil and communications facilities as a factor that impeded the resupply of the Nazi tank army.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Rubli tried to push back, but her therapist framed her concerns as blind spots that impeded healing, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Because we all know what that means: In history written by the victors, the Luddites impeded technological progress, attempted to halt innovation, and were soundly defeated by the Industrial Revolution.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was much lighter and more mobile than hospital wheelchairs, which weighed 60lb and had side-guards and back handles that impeded a player's swing.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
This development enhanced their ability to wage legal battles but impeded their ability to acknowledge or respond to the emergence of a new caste system.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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