obstructed
Example Sentences
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The indictment charges that Lemon then obstructed church members from leaving by posting himself at the door and asking them questions.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
People familiar with the Justice Department’s probe have said it is examining whether the Minnesota officials obstructed ICE’s work at least in part through public statements they made.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
It expects this to mean tournament officials will be able to "track players reliably during fast or obstructed movements" and says final decisions will be "displayed more realistically and in a more engaging way".
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
On the documents case, he said prosecutors uncovered powerful evidence that Trump repeatedly obstructed government efforts to recover the material, though a court order limited what he could disclose.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
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
Vocabulary lists containing obstructed
Selection Vocabulary 1, Unit 4
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The Castle in the Attic
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