as in hinders
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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Asheville officials have reported at least 35 dead, with many more missing, as damage to the communication infrastructure and roads impedes rescue efforts.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Impedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedes. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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