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obstruction

[uhb-struhk-shuhn] / əbˈstrʌk ʃən /


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However, the police can step in if a vehicle is "causing an obstruction or hazard".

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

US media reported that Lander was found not guilty following a one-day trial in Manhattan as the judge found no evidence of deliberate obstruction.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

The DOJ is purportedly seeking to charge the nonprofit with money laundering and obstruction.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2026

In 2023 he was impeached by the Republican-led state House of Representatives on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

From Salon May 30, 2026

The only sense of speed he had was the cold air against his face and the occasional tremor of the hull as some obstruction far below raised a slight wave in the water.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

However, significant damage has been caused to the highway, with mud, silt, debris and other obstructions continuing to block access, and also ongoing safety concerns relating to both the road and the surrounding embankments.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

A number of the victims were found near a fire exit and authorities believe there may have been obstructions blocking it, he said.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

These obstructions don’t pop up specifically because we’re straight or gay or queer or open or pansexual or asexual or ethically nonmonogamous, but because we’re human.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

The company said it is now working to reduce unnecessary obstructions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Only, far below the Wart, there was a thump and a rattle of leaves, as the aerial torpedo went smack into the middle of a bush, regardless of obstructions.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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