obstructionist

Example Sentences

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She added that, "there can be no more cynical moves or obstructionist tactics by the British government". and a public inquiry is needed to "at last establish the full truth around Sean Brown's murder".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

As David Brinkley writes in "Washington Goes to War," he offered obstructionist amendments to make the plan impossible to implement, but they were voted down.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2023

He is widely known in Congress for obstructionist procedural motions and dissatisfaction with the current legislative rules.

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2023

Facing the possibility of being painted as an obstructionist and potentially being shut out of the expanded playoff in the long term, the Rose Bowl agreed to move forward in good faith.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2022

There’s no law against it, but it has made the Amazonian Scythedom uncooperative and openly obstructionist when it comes to assisting scythes from any other region.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman