obstruction
Example Sentences
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More than half of those killed - 33 - have been in Nairobi, where poor drainage has been a major factor, along with the obstruction of rivers caused by unregulated development.
From BBC
He and three others were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction.
From BBC
Late last year, the board unanimously backed Lovaglio after the bank disclosed that he was being investigated by Italian prosecutors in a case related to allegations of supervisory obstruction and market manipulation.
The inspector general’s letter outlined what it said are 11 instances of obstruction, including DHS refusing database access for a criminal investigation.
The union promptly declared that it was preparing legal action against what it called "obstruction of union activity".
From Barron's
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