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“It’s against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress,” Paul said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

As governor, he said he would not obstruct federal immigration authorities, instead favouring a return to what he characterised as a more co-operative approach seen during the Obama administration.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

"The defendant not only sought to obstruct the lawful execution of warrants by prosecutors and others," he said in his verdict.

From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 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

If the servers lined up just so—which my two occasionally did—they would obstruct my view so I couldn’t see their hands.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

“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

Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred entry points for nutrient-sucking pests like spider mites.

From Science Daily ● May 3, 2024

The tree partially obstructs the front door, but they keep it there so it is sheltered from the wind.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024

There’s also a greenhouse, a swimming pool and a long concrete wall, edged with barbed wire, that only partially obstructs the family’s view of the concentration camp next door.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023

Black smoke obstructs my vision, stings my eyes.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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

Harry Styles' world tour is set to review its staging following complaints from fans over obstructed views.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Visibility into the cell . . . must not be obstructed by . . . furniture, clotheslines, clothes, bedding, or towels.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

“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

A second defendant Abubakar Adamu, 35, the driver of the stationary lorry the car collided with, denies a charge against him of obstructing the free flow of traffic.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 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

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

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Another group of six protesters, including Lucy Burns, was arrested at the west gate for obstructing traffic.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling