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obstructive

[uhb-struhk-tiv] / əbˈstrʌk tɪv /






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"The new powers are positive and will give more practical tools to deal with obstructive parking."

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

But, importantly, the program doesn’t cover the medication for patients who’d be eligible for a GLP-1 under existing Medicare Part D benefits—for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Perhaps unexpectedly, the department said it did not note a substantial increase in asthma, acute respiratory symptoms or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-related emergency department visits during the fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

Of all the dark, obstructive, enigmatic souls I had met in this bleak city, his was the darkest.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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