The only impediment to the spread of fire in the Everglades is the presence of water.

The only impediment now was the wait for a high-speed Internet line.

The only impediment is that the army has extensively mined the area.

The only real impediments lie in realms of politics and human will.

Shortage of money was not the only impediment to higher education.

The only serious impediment to his aspirations was his father, who viewed golf as a waste of time.

Support columns were the only impediment to sweeping views from wall to wall.

Financing problems were not the only impediment to construction at Forest Plaza.

Pollution, however, isn't the only impediment to full restoration of the Anacostia.

Helicopters and soldiers were deployed, but bad weather provided the only impediment to the work.