impede
verb (used with object)
impeding
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present participleof impede.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The first biography of Shaw to appear in decades, it takes its place as the most nuanced—frequently pausing for analysis without impeding the propulsive narrative that peaks when the 25-year-old meets his moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Wilbur’s group was initially concerned about parts of the bill focused on livestock compensation, but he said they were amended in a way to avoid impeding how the program operates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Leclerc and Hamilton will start third and fourth after McLaren's Oscar Piastri was given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Red Bull's Liam Lawson.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“But next time, I think we’ve just got to throw through because it wasn’t impeding, but it sort of was intentional.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Do you feel like your thought patterns are impeding your daily life?”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
