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
“I urge the public to refrain from interfering with these lawful actions. Anyone who obstructs federal agents will face arrest and prosecution.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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
But it also penalises anyone who "otherwise obstructs, influences or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024
Black smoke obstructs my vision, stings my eyes.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
