obstruct
verb (used with object)
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
obstructing
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present participleof obstruct.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday had denied Israel was obstructing the process.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
“There used to be three eucalyptus there, but the hotel owner cut them down because they were obstructing his view.”
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
In July, Michaels was diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone, which required immediate surgery and the placement of a ureteral stent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
By obstructing vaccine deliveries and restricting immunization teams in the areas they control, they have left nearly five million Yemeni children without routine vaccinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
There are tall trees obstructing most of my view, but I can see the occasional plane, and I send it my love.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
