obstruct

Example Sentences

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It applies to the strait and adjacent waters to "secure transit passage and to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But because he allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation, he faces a separate set of charges on much firmer legal ground.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

In a February 2025 memo, Attorney General Pam Bondi directed U.S. attorneys to “aggressively” investigate those who obstruct or attack law enforcement officers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The person then looks around the patio and yard area apparently for something to obstruct the camera and eventually settling on some greenery found in the yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Unlike me, Mom has glossy red hair that bounces around and might obstruct America’s view of her small freckled face.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead