obstruction
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Hill had previously pleaded guilty to misconduct in office, perjury and obstruction of justice and had been forced from a job she loved.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
She faces sentencing in September, with a maximum penalty of almost 200 years in prison — up to 20 years for each count of wire fraud and 5 years for each count of obstruction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The two men held by police over the incident have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, according to local media.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Singapore-based Synergy Marine, its India-based subsidiary Synergy Maritime, and Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair were charged with conspiracy, obstruction, and false statements.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Ow, bagg off!” he shouted around the obstruction in his mouth.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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