obstructive
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He said officers had arrested three men, following reports of "intimidating and obstructive conduct" during canvassing in recent weekends, and "conflict between those canvassing and protesters".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Long used for weight loss and diabetes, the Food and Drug Administration has approved certain GLP-1s for additional uses, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease and severe fatty liver disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A once-nightly oral medication significantly improved obstructive sleep apnea in a large phase 3 clinical trial presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 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
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
