obstruct

Seventeen-year-old Raphael took part in protests outside a school in Strasbourg, where barriers were used to obstruct nearby tram tracks.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The man scouted around the patio and yard area, apparently for something to obstruct the camera before settling on some greenery found in the yard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

If constructed, it will be topped with gilded bald eagles and an angelic Lady Liberty; its speckless white-marble columns will be wide enough to obstruct sight lines to the Lincoln Memorial.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 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

“I urge the public to refrain from interfering with these lawful actions. Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2025

Tats sticks her head in and obstructs my view of the ceiling.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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

Fortunately, the screen obstructed Holmes’s view of the mess.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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

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

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the agency’s special enforcement bureau, be discharged for violating the department’s policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation, according to an internal July 14 memo reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Let any obstructing cause, no matter what, be removed in any way—even by death—and we fly back to first principles of hope and enjoyment.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker