- present participle of obstruct.
obstructing
Example Sentences
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“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
By obstructing vaccine deliveries and restricting immunization teams in the areas they control, they have left nearly five million Yemeni children without routine vaccinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
Whoever it was seemed to be traveling at a breakneck pace with little regard to obstructing bush or foliage.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
