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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

The RSF said the army's air strikes were impeding evacuation efforts by foreign diplomatic missions.

From Reuters • Apr. 28, 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 Hogarth, C. J.