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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months
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Recent Examples of impeded
Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
These hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Related Stories High import duties and technical regulations that deviate from international standards have impeded further growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Reflect on the pains and fears that have impeded your confidence.
—USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
After a blazing hot start in the major leagues that included a dazzling rookie year, Carty’s progress was impeded by broken bones, hamstring problems and even tuberculosis.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Late in the game, #63 of the Baltimore Colts threw a great block that impeded two of the Giants defenders to spring Alan Ameche (#35) for a long gain.
—Drew Carberry, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
In addition to extreme weather conditions, the cast and crew had to contend with various Hollywood strike shutdowns that impeded filming.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
One, Manning, 5 feet 8, who runs like a steam engine in pads, is not to be impeded, nor are his teammates, who routed Newington, 50-0 on Sunday.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
These hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Related Stories High import duties and technical regulations that deviate from international standards have impeded further growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Reflect on the pains and fears that have impeded your confidence.
—USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
After a blazing hot start in the major leagues that included a dazzling rookie year, Carty’s progress was impeded by broken bones, hamstring problems and even tuberculosis.
—Victor Mather, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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