impede
verb (used with object)
will impede
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future tenseof impede.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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“The shift away from tent-dwelling towards rough sleeping will impede strategies to resolve unsheltered homelessness,” the new report said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The global condemnation of Mr. Lai’s sentence suggests that his detention will impede China’s relations with democratic countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
They said further strikes will "impede the progress" being made in tackling the hospital backlog.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024
It’s the latest effort by the agency to check the power of Big Tech, but raises questions about whether it also will impede the ability of start-ups to raise needed cash.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
"Give me your box," said Szekuly, "it will impede your movements."
From Joseph II. and His Court by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
