obstructing

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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

It lowers productivity and growth by obstructing the ability of human capital to find its best fit and by distorting consumption and investment patterns at the top.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

Tshisekedi on Wednesday insisted that his priority was to restore peace through diplomacy before leaving office, but blamed Rwanda for obstructing progress.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Squeezing his rotundity past the obstructing passengers, he entered the compartment, Poirot close behind him.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie