impede

Example Sentences

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But for Day, the recommendations are frustrating and impede his independence.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Often, they’re the same thing, like Byrne’s stiff blonde wig or her set of fake teeth that impede several lines of dialogue to hysterical results.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

But, Snyder said, the ban does not impede federal officers from performing their federal functions, indicating that a revised law that remedies that discrimination may be constitutional.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The flight of an estimated 8 million Venezuelans, many educated and technically-skilled in engineering, health, business and information systems, will also impede the country’s recovery.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

He was half tempted to go pick it for Trina, but he knew she’d scold him within an inch of his life if he dared impede the progress of the forest.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner