obstruction
Example Sentences
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The two men held by police over the incident have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, according to local media.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The two men face charges of forcible obstruction of business, which they refute, the police official said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“We do of course monitor and investigate and refer all threats, assaults and obstruction of our officers to the appropriate law enforcement,” DHS said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The push for leadership change followed an investigation by Milan prosecutors into Lovaglio and two top shareholders over alleged market manipulation and supervisory obstruction tied to the Mediobanca bid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“Ow, bagg off!” he shouted around the obstruction in his mouth.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Vocabulary lists containing obstruction
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