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impeding

  • present participle
    of impede.
    impede
    verb (used with object)
    to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.

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Recognizing that traditional export controls were impeding integration among the three allies, Washington has created broad licensing exemptions for defense trade among authorized participants in the three countries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Then Hamilton, after qualifying second, was dropped to fifth on the grid with a penalty for impeding Piastri.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Most of Uminer’s books were shelved and weren’t impeding entrances and exits.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026

Under Essayli, federal prosecutors in L.A. have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

He was carrying something in both hands, but his back was to her, impeding a view of what he held.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull