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

The police have powers to deal with certain issues, such as if a vehicle is causing an obstruction.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Or as if there were some obstruction . . . where?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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 company said it is now working to reduce unnecessary obstructions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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