obstructs
- present tense form of obstruct (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“Anyone who actively obstructs law enforcement in the performance of their sworn duties, including U.S. citizens, will of course face consequences which include arrest.”
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
Mr Frémond says not only is this unsightly, it attracts foxes and rats and obstructs the pavement.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025
Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred entry points for nutrient-sucking pests like spider mites.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2024
Then, the second part of that same section punishes anyone who “otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024
These local monopolies are reinforced by the Japanese government, which obstructs the import of foreign processed food by imposing a 10-day quarantine, among other restrictions.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
