obstruction

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

Residents doing the same acquire different labels: obstruction, disorder, interference, and even conspiracy.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Literally, I take a two-second photograph, and now I’m obstruction personified.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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

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