Example Sentences

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The first goal Ten Hag refers to was scored by Mohamed Elyounoussi, with Elias Achouri the man he believed was obstructing the view of goalkeeper Onana while in an offside position.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

Replacement gear from a European company was obstructing a safety beacon for airplanes.

From New York Times • May 9, 2023

Mike Porter had Officer Rene Gonzalez move up toward the shed to pull down a shade that was obstructing the sightline from the team’s armored vehicle parked nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

The next day she underwent surgery for an aneurysm that was obstructing her optic nerve, suffering a stroke that left her in critical condition, according to her husband, Junior Rivas, 52.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2023

De Roos was on the offensive again, trying to spoil Kwang’s show with the same questions about his role in the boycotts, suggesting that he was obstructing the efforts of the police and community groups.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee