Example Sentences

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France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt, said on Monday they had discussed several measures against politicians and groups who were obstructing the election of a new president.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023

We knew our students’ growing needs were obstructing their success.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2022

Both Young and Grods said co-conspirators believed they were obstructing Congress’s election certification through the intimidation and coercion of government personnel.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

In interviews, police officials described the lack of a permit and the fact that protesters were obstructing traffic as key factors in the arrests and the department’s decision to end the march. 

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2011

Burned walls were bulging out over the street and half-charred beams were obstructing the way, obliging the vehicle to zigzag through the smoking rubbish.

From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster