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obstructive

[uhb-struhk-tiv] / əbˈstrʌk tɪv /






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He said officers had arrested three men, following reports of "intimidating and obstructive conduct" during canvassing in recent weekends, and "conflict between those canvassing and protesters".

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Both short and long sleep were linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

Among the conditions being treated are diabetes, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The surge in demand for emergency care is due to heat-related illnesses, in addition to the fact that heat can exacerbate conditions like chronic obstructive respiratory syndrome or kidney issues.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Of all the dark, obstructive, enigmatic souls I had met in this bleak city, his was the darkest.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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