obstruction
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On Tuesday, the Jeju Provincial Police said Bu had falsely closed at least two high-profile cases and had been charged with forgery of public electronic records, obstruction of official duties and dereliction of duty.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an earthquake likely triggered a landslide that in turn blocked a river, sending water gushing downstream after it eventually breached the obstruction.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Despite recognizing this science internally, they poured resources into a campaign of deception and obstruction to protect their profits,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
While existing laws cover harassment and obstruction, they don’t reach the organized disruption that actually makes Americans feel afraid to enter their houses of worship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“An obstruction of justice charge is a felony. An obstruction of justice is when you have information and you don’t provide that information.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
The Supreme Court has directed states to prevent the blockage of elephant corridors -- routes used by herds to move between rapidly shrinking habitats -- and ordered a survey to identify obstructions along those routes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 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
Dozens more are currently facing similar obstacles on top of obstructions because of permitting snafus and equipment shortages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Ships departing Canada’s west coast can reach Asia’s east coast, without obstructions, in less time.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
The road became an endless stone ribbon, the hills obstructions, the trees green blurs, the people simply moving figures with heads but no faces.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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