obstructive
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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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