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

The police have powers to deal with certain issues, such as if a vehicle is causing an obstruction.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

But my tongue kept getting in the way, like a huge obstruction, and my mouth was dry.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

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

Sidewalks in Glendale aren't particularly wide, adds Kassakhian, and he personally has witnessed a "stand-off" between a delivery robot and an elderly person, as well as broken-down robots causing obstructions.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

The company said it is now working to reduce unnecessary obstructions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

Only, far below the Wart, there was a thump and a rattle of leaves, as the aerial torpedo went smack into the middle of a bush, regardless of obstructions.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White