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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the claim that all of these regulations encumber doctors, taking time away from the actual practice of medicine
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
don't encumber your pack animal so much that it can hardly move
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Recent Examples of encumber
In a cast of hurt people, Derek is the most happy-go-lucky, the least encumbered by demons and insecurity.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
At one point a save file had to be abandoned because the player character lost the ability to sprint despite not being over encumbered or affected by any other negative status condition.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Was writing poetry something that felt encumbered before now?
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Sales leaders said they’re encumbered by long quotation processes driven by a need to dig up relevant information (67 percent), while 33 percent said poor collaboration and communication between procurement and engineering leads to delays.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
At one point a save file had to be abandoned because the player character lost the ability to sprint despite not being over encumbered or affected by any other negative status condition.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Was writing poetry something that felt encumbered before now?
—James Factora, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
Sales leaders said they’re encumbered by long quotation processes driven by a need to dig up relevant information (67 percent), while 33 percent said poor collaboration and communication between procurement and engineering leads to delays.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and shot the victims.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Reading its annual report, I was reminded that, perhaps, TikTok’s algorithm has gotten too good at pointing people in the direction of sure-fire hits and less good at loading FYPs with videos people will find incredibly inventive or fascinating.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jermaine Johnson’s absence due to a season-ending Achilles injury has hindered the Jets’ pass rush.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump frequently criticized Powell during his first term, accusing the Fed of keeping rates too high and hindering economic growth.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rising expenses and limited access means people often are delayed in getting crucial care and are burdened with financial strain and suboptimal outcomes.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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LaFave also believes splitting up employees amongst more departments can burden workers, resulting in them being pulled in different directions.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Seahawks’ comeback efforts were hampered late by the loss of starting quarterback Geno Smith.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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With a breakfast buffet that includes chocolate croissants, madeleines, and Nutella, and a lobby closet filled with costumes and games, the 40-room Hôtel Léopold is ideal for families.Lauren Matison, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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These rallies, filled with chants, music and group dances, are so far going peacefully.Ian Pannell, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Parenteau, 60, of Hilliard, was a Columbus-area homebuilder convicted in 2011 on 11 of 13 charges of bank and wire fraud, tax conspiracy, money laundering, conspiracy to obstruct justice and witness tampering.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
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The runaway dad was arrested and charged with obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor.KC Baker, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Encumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encumber. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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