as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads
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Recent Examples of impediment
The major impediment appears to be the UFC’s reluctance to allow McGregor to participate.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
These racist perspectives — that people, and especially brown people, are an impediment to achieving the ideal nature — were popular even among mainstream environmentalists in the 20th century.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
The organization has come under fire in recent years from critics, from conservative billionaires to liberal lawmakers, who see it as a symbol of over-regulation and an impediment to affordable housing.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
This fundamental obstacle, occurring at the critical transition from entry-level to management roles, has proven to be the most significant impediment to women's advancement in the workplace.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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The district is committed to removing obstacles in students’ paths, CPS Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova said in the news release.—
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
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This isn’t just about saving influencers from embarrassment.—
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The energetic big man tends to hand out the embarrassments to his opponents.—
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
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Asked whether the department had considered installing fencing or other barriers to prevent such jumps, Kaminski did not give a direct answer.—
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“Impediment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediment. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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