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obstructing

ADJECTIVE
hindering
Synonyms


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Boutcher said potential offences included unnotified protest, obstructing a lawful parade and breaching the Parades Commission determination.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Cleveland Police said Gye Worthy has been charged with common assault and obstructing police and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court in October.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

“There used to be three eucalyptus there, but the hotel owner cut them down because they were obstructing his view.”

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

In July, Michaels was diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone, which required immediate surgery and the placement of a ureteral stent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

De Roos was on the offensive again, trying to spoil Kwang’s show with the same questions about his role in the boycotts, suggesting that he was obstructing the efforts of the police and community groups.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee



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