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If constructed, it will be topped with gilded bald eagles and an angelic Lady Liberty; its speckless white-marble columns will be wide enough to obstruct sight lines to the Lincoln Memorial.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

The supporters’ strategy was visual blocking: Whenever a protester lifted a sign critical of the Chinese government, supporters deployed oversize banners to obstruct the cameras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

It is also an offence to disturb, damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of an otter or obstruct their access, whether or not an otter is present.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

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

The road had no heavy load of traffic to support; there were few sharp curves or intersections where brush could obstruct the driver’s vision.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Then it went into a Faraday bag, which obstructs Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth and GPS signals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

“Anyone who actively obstructs law enforcement in the performance of their sworn duties, including U.S. citizens, will of course face consequences which include arrest.”

From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026

Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred entry points for nutrient-sucking pests like spider mites.

From Science Daily ● May 3, 2024

But it also penalises anyone who "otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so."

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2024

Black smoke obstructs my vision, stings my eyes.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

You don’t know where either track goes beyond the bottom of the hill, and you can’t see whether either track is obstructed.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

"Every weapon carried, every tunnel still worked on, and every convoy still obstructed sets the process back and hands an argument to those who want to resume war," he added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

In February 2024, Fain and allies on the union’s board removed powers from Mock based on “spurious allegations” that she had obstructed union business, Barofsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Apart from the profound darkness of the sky and the slashing rain, the canopy obstructed everything ahead.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday had denied Israel was obstructing the process.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Boutcher said potential offences included unnotified protest, obstructing a lawful parade and breaching the Parades Commission determination.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“There used to be three eucalyptus there, but the hotel owner cut them down because they were obstructing his view.”

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the agency’s special enforcement bureau, be discharged for violating the department’s policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation, according to an internal July 14 memo reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Whoever it was seemed to be traveling at a breakneck pace with little regard to obstructing bush or foliage.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques