- present participle of impede.
impeding
Example Sentences
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Wilbur’s group was initially concerned about parts of the bill focused on livestock compensation, but he said they were amended in a way to avoid impeding how the program operates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Two separate cases of the cars impeding traffic, in 2024 and 2025, were dismissed through plea bargain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
He missed pole by just 0.012 seconds and raced strongly, yet impeding Piastri in qualifying and speeding in the pit lane turned a potential podium into fifth.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Most of Uminer’s books were shelved and weren’t impeding entrances and exits.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
She plugs her ears with dainty fingertips, impeding my progress at trimming her ends.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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