"Impeding" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Impeding means to obstruct or hinder someone or something from moving forward or progressing; to hinder or delay the progress or development of something.
To impede means to hinder or obstruct someone or something from moving freely, progressing, or achieving their goals. It can also mean to slow down or delay an event, process, or action. For example: "The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the city, making us late for the meeting."