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obstructed

  • past participle
    of obstruct.
    obstruct
    verb (used with object)
    to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.
  • past tense form
    of obstruct.
    obstruct
    verb (used with object)
    to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass.

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You don’t know where either track goes beyond the bottom of the hill, and you can’t see whether either track is obstructed.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026

"Every weapon carried, every tunnel still worked on, and every convoy still obstructed sets the process back and hands an argument to those who want to resume war," he added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

It has been used against people whom the government alleged opposed or obstructed the immigration crackdown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

“But Novis, if I find out you helped her in any way, or obstructed my investigation in any way, you’ll be guilty of treason in time of war.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin