Example Sentences

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The motion argues that the immigration raids are obstructing local governments’ ability to perform critical law enforcement functions and depriving them of tax revenue because of a slowdown in the local economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

I think I shook my head or said, ‘Yeah,’ and then I heard, ‘We have information that you are obstructing an ongoing immigration investigation.’

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2025

Beijing says the tariffs are obstructing the global shift to clean energy and must be removed.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

Astronomers were already anxious that communications satellites launched by the corporation SpaceX, which plans a network of thousands, are obstructing observations.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 16, 2022

I warn you that you are obstructing the process of the law by yore actions.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)