impede
verb (used with object)
were impeding
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past progressiveof impede.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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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
Among other provisions, the bill makes it easier to develop factory-built homes, cuts regulations that some builders say were impeding construction, and gives federal funds to cities that make it easier to build.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
Complaints rose as Jewish students and others said the tents were impeding university operations and access to pathways and buildings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2024
Another past guest of mine moved a stack of boot trays that were impeding her ability to comfortably lean against a wall by tossing them onto our patio.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2023
"You have killed him!" next I shouted—not because I believed the statement to be true, but because I had a mind to frighten into sobriety the men who were impeding me.
From Through Russia by C. J. Hogarth
