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obstruct
verb as in prevent, restrict
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James Comey, the former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, has pleaded not guilty to making false statements to lawmakers and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
David Zinn’s scenic design sets up shop in a way that locates the scene without obstructing the play’s fluidity.
Last year, viewers were subject to a thick marine layer that clouded the skies and nearly obstructed the view of the few planes that still went up.
Mr Comey is set to appear in court on 9 October to be arraigned on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
Authorities said the protest interfered with “the coordination of federal agencies’ personnel and preparation for immigration enforcement activities,” and also “obstructed, delayed, and adversely affected commerce.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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