- present participle of obstruct.
obstructing
Example Sentences
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Among them was David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union in California, who was arrested and accused of obstructing federal authorities during the operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The same month, a New York court convicted Lu Jianwang, a U.S. citizen, for his part in setting up a police station in New York on behalf of China, and obstructing justice by destroying evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Nunez promised "a strong law enforcement response" during the players' return celebrations and fines for "obstructing traffic" in the event of any intrusion onto the Paris ring road.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
A Reddit user told The Times that her boyfriend got sick of the harsh streetlight obstructing his view of the night sky outside his home in Hemet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
There are tall trees obstructing most of my view, but I can see the occasional plane, and I send it my love.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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