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impeding



ADJECTIVE
deterring
Synonyms














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The London borough of Hounslow ended its two-year trial of Lime bikes last summer after complaints from residents about parking impeding pedestrians.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Other cases against protesters accused of assaulting or impeding federal officers have also fallen apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Though the storm has passed, temperatures remain below freezing, impeding natural snowmelt, with no relief in sight for the forecast.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 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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