1.   He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations.

2.   If promotions were decided largely by social rank or family connections this impeded the growth of an efficient service.

3.   And although admittedly much remains to be done, she rebels at the suggestion that the area deserves the negative image that seems to continue to impede its growth.

4.   A historian argues that the building of the Russian Empire impeded the growth of a strong national identity.

5.   A recent Food Chain question stated that one needs to scald milk when making baked goods with yeast, to kill certain enzymes that impede yeast growth.

6.   A sharp drop in exports to cash-strapped Mexico is also impeding growth, analysts said.

7.   Although admittedly widespread in the Third World, endemic corruption was not seen as impeding rapid growth in countries such as Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia and Thailand.

8.   Early news is that a too-dry spring has impeded growth of wildflowers, but keep checking.

9.   For air tour operators, who lost a court challenge to previous FAA rules, the new proposals will significantly impede growth.

10.   Hunger is not as serious here as in countries where children are so nutrient-deprived that brain growth is impeded.