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as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
we were hobbled by the snowstorm from getting out to do some Christmas shopping
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The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.—
Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
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When there is much spectacle, substance limps behind, and that must be the judgement of what was achieved between India and China at Tianjin.—
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Nashville limps into the playoffs having just lost one of its top players to injury/retirement in Michelle Esquivel, while California netted a premier-level player in Martin Emmrich at the trade deadline, who seems to have energized the Black Bears heading into the playoffs.—
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Routh returned to the courtroom in shackles with no signs of blood on his shirt, the AP reported.—
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Following the incident, Ryan Routh was brought back before the judge in shackles.—
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That kind of overload hinders change and makes future efforts more challenging.—
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Nevertheless, the lack of efficient electrolytes with fast hydride ion conductivity, thermal stability, and electrode compatibility hinders their practical applications.—
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Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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Lyninger expressed skepticism over how traffic impediments would be defined and what level of street congestion would be permissible.—
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This bill is the first step, said Alford, in ensuring the federal government is working toward solutions to home ownership impediments.—
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
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Yet the longer Israel obstructs the Hezbollah disarmament plan, the less receptive most of Lebanon’s Shias will be to it.—
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“Hobbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbles. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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