obstruct

Example Sentences

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An additional fine of $100,000 was imposed for the "improper conduct" of players and technical staff who invaded the VAR review area and obstructed the work of the Congolese referee.

From Barron's

On 16 January, Yoon was found guilty of abuse of power, falsifying documents and obstructing justice when he tried and failed to impose martial law in the country in 2024.

From BBC

She told associates she was frustrated by the limited power she had to influence community-bank matters, and felt some governors and staff members weren’t taking her seriously or were deliberately obstructing her, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Stevens, recalling his investigations, has said: "I was misled deliberately, I was criminally obstructed from doing my job by the Royal Ulster Constabulary and military, whilst MI5 failed to disclose information."

From BBC

“We respect that Second Amendment right, but those rights don’t count when you riot and assault, delay, obstruct, and impede law enforcement officers — and most especially when you mean to do that beforehand,” he said.

From Salon