obstruct
verb (used with object)
to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
had obstructed
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past perfectof obstruct.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In February 2024, Fain and allies on the union’s board removed powers from Mock based on “spurious allegations” that she had obstructed union business, Barofsky said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It was not immediately clear what food item had obstructed Mrs Ernst's airway, but colleagues praised Mr Paul, an eye doctor, for his quick action.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023
Officers arrested several others who had obstructed a highway next to the central city of Modiin.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
In addition, the suit alleges the Florida Department of Transportation had obstructed visibility with a construction sign and didn’t properly maintain the lighting or lower the speed limit in the area where Haskins was hit.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2023
But he was determined to be as cool and quiet about it as possible, and not to give any one a chance of saying that he had obstructed the ends of justice.
From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Frank Feller
