impeded

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Indeed – as Nuseibeh acknowledges – MBS himself was responsible for some of the issues that have impeded the scope and rate of change - as well as casting a long shadow over his rule.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Shelby County also impeded votes that were cast from translating into meaningful political power, especially at the local level.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

But they promptly filed a new misdemeanor case against Morrow and the other activist, alleging the pair impeded ICE officers and failed to follow their orders.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The Homeland Security department said in a statement last year that Retes impeded its operation, which he denies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

There was also a strange preoccupation with the weather; strange, to me, because none of them seemed to be involved in activity which might be aided or impeded by weather of any sort.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt