obstruction
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Residents doing the same acquire different labels: obstruction, disorder, interference, and even conspiracy.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Home captain Pieter-Steph du Toit thought he had scored but referee Andrew Brace spotted obstruction but Wales continued to give away scrum penalties.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
Hill pleaded guilty to misconduct, perjury and obstruction of justice, and Alex Murdaugh is suing her for civil-rights violations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
His eyes were almost closed now, and his breath whistled shrilly past an obstruction in his nose.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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
He explained how a person could be constantly tripping over debris and obstructions and at times having to go "on all fours" to try to get through the tunnel.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
There seemed to be no obstructions and there was room for the head of a swimming animal between the surface of the water and the apex of the arch.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
Vocabulary lists containing obstruction
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