obstruct

Example Sentences

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Behind the scenes, Marocco and his lieutenants repeatedly obstructed USAID’s Africa, humanitarian aid and global health bureaus from restarting programs critical for responding to disease outbreaks, according to interviews and memos obtained by ProPublica.

From Salon

The report found no evidence of a conspiracy to sabotage the prosecution, either through "a co-ordinated high-level effort", "deliberate efforts to obstruct the prosecution" or to "circumvent constitutional safeguards".

From BBC

Opponents insist they are not obstructing the bill but say significant changes are needed to make it safe and ensure vulnerable people are protected.

From BBC

But the inquiry did not find proof of a "co-ordinated high-level" attempt to thwart the case or obstruct the prosecution.

From Barron's

For example, he says, you’re not supposed to cross a double yellow line but you also shouldn’t obstruct traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal