obstruction

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CA19-9 levels can rise in non-cancerous conditions like pancreatitis or bile duct obstruction, and some people do not produce the marker at all due to genetic differences.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

More than half of those killed - 33 - have been in Nairobi, where poor drainage has been a major factor, along with the obstruction of rivers caused by unregulated development.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The inspector general’s letter outlined what it said are 11 instances of obstruction, including DHS refusing database access for a criminal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The union promptly declared that it was preparing legal action against what it called "obstruction of union activity".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“That might get the judge in the mind-set to reduce the obstruction charge or maybe even throw it out.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin