obstruction

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said an earthquake likely triggered a landslide that in turn blocked a river, sending water gushing downstream after it eventually breached the obstruction.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Despite recognizing this science internally, they poured resources into a campaign of deception and obstruction to protect their profits,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

While existing laws cover harassment and obstruction, they don’t reach the organized disruption that actually makes Americans feel afraid to enter their houses of worship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Residents doing the same acquire different labels: obstruction, disorder, interference, and even conspiracy.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Or as if there were some obstruction . . . where?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

"So you need to find a vantage point where your horizon looking west is clear of any obstructions such as trees."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

A number of the victims were found near a fire exit and authorities believe there may have been obstructions blocking it, he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

These obstructions don’t pop up specifically because we’re straight or gay or queer or open or pansexual or asexual or ethically nonmonogamous, but because we’re human.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Dozens more are currently facing similar obstacles on top of obstructions because of permitting snafus and equipment shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Side-scan sonar has been widely used to detect obstructions on the ocean floor that might be hazardous to shipping or to seabed installations by the gas and oil industries.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler