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impede

[im-peed] / ɪmˈpid /


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Likewise, Epstein saw #MeToo as a problem to be neutralized because the success of any social movement in which women were treated as reliable narrators of their own exploitation would impede his own racket.”

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Fed minutes will do nothing to impede the march higher in yields, said Andrew Hollenhorst, U.S. chief economist at Citi.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Barr warned that proposals to shrink the balance sheet would undermine bank resilience and impede money market functioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Barrett said he’s not sure that the wells have actually sustained that much damage, but it’s one of many unknowns that could impede the oil market’s comeback.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

There was no guardrail, because the High Blade wanted nothing to impede his view of his domain.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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