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It is also an offence to disturb, damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of an otter or obstruct their access, whether or not an otter is present.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

It applies to the strait and adjacent waters to "secure transit passage and to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

“LASD did not obstruct the investigation,” county attorneys argued in court filings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026

But because he allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation, he faces a separate set of charges on much firmer legal ground.

From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2026

Once there appeared a strange optical effect: when he stood between me and the flame he did not obstruct it, for I could see its ghostly flicker all the same.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Then it went into a Faraday bag, which obstructs Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth and GPS signals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Hundreds of kilometers away – in Denver and along the Canadian border – heavy ashfall darkens the sky, obstructs roads and disrupts power, water supplies and communications.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Anyone who actively obstructs law enforcement in the performance of their sworn duties, including U.S. citizens, will of course face consequences which include arrest.”

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026

But it also penalises anyone who "otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so."

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024

These local monopolies are reinforced by the Japanese government, which obstructs the import of foreign processed food by imposing a 10-day quarantine, among other restrictions.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

You don’t know where either track goes beyond the bottom of the hill, and you can’t see whether either track is obstructed.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

"Every weapon carried, every tunnel still worked on, and every convoy still obstructed sets the process back and hands an argument to those who want to resume war," he added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

In February 2024, Fain and allies on the union’s board removed powers from Mock based on “spurious allegations” that she had obstructed union business, Barofsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Cases of lentils, chickpeas, rice, beans, and dried foods obstructed the entrance.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

“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

According to Taylor, one rider began performing wheelies and obstructing traffic.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Dickson said conscientious objection was also delaying and obstructing access to abortion care in NHS settings in Wales.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 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