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

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

"This constitutes a blatant double violation: obstructing the rescue efforts of a citizen known for her civic media activism, and targeting an ambulance clearly marked with the Red Cross emblem," the health ministry said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It somehow startles me to see him without a monitor or a magazine cover obstructing the view, like he’s in focus for the first time.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu