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

There were also reports of people found unconscious near the building's emergency exit, suggesting that there may have been some obstruction, Chatchart added.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Finally the obstruction of the piled snow was too much for the thin runners of the sled, and he came to a stop.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

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

"So this means that often obstructions are put in place, like having the availability of an operating theatre in which you can perform the procedures, or availability of support staff."

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

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 light was dim, but any obstructions loomed as darker shadows and he was able to make his way quickly along.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner