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impeding



ADJECTIVE
deterring
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Impeding sediment flows along a river can also make upstream regions more prone to flooding and erode downstream habitats.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2023

Impeding an independent probe is an excellent way to cultivate doubts about police conduct.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

Impeding the flow of ideas undermines Brown’s ability to fulfill its mission.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2013

Accused of Impeding Compensation Inquiry Four months after Senator Charles E. Grassley began an inquiry into New York University’s executive compensation practices, it still has not provided crucial information he requested, he said on Wednesday.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2013

And more ... and of myself I can know nothing, And heavy scales are crusted on my eyes, Impeding judgment ...

From The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature by Various




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