as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
their principals' inflexible demands virtually hog-tied the diplomats' efforts to negotiate a peace treaty
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These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.
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Florida’s sanctuary city laws forbid local governments from impeding ICE from doing its job, such as by not sharing information with the federal government.
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Critics argue that the approach risks hampering Europe’s competitiveness.
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The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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This raises concerns as companies reduce entry-level hiring, hindering the development of crucial tacit knowledge.
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Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.
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But in this case, the ejection was absolutely unnecessary and, frankly, embarrassing for Lentz.
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Within Venezuela, activists have accused authorities of obstructing relief efforts.
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The passenger rail service said that eight cars and two locomotives derailed after striking the dump truck that was obstructing the crossing.
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Who else was astute enough to recognize the potential of a Sun Devil when handicapping hypothetical mascot fights?
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Because no one knows with clarity how things will proceed from here, handicapping the market becomes an exercise in watching for extreme conditions to develop that price in enough potential economic disruption to generate a cushion against further downside surprises.
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“Hog-tying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hog-tying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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