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But Barentine says even a small crew of these larger, flashier orbiters will obstruct ground-based telescopes’ ability to detect space objects—including potentially hazardous asteroids.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 13, 2022

The group said the move will obstruct a critical jaguar and ocelot migration corridor.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2022

Manufacturers worry that new trade barriers will obstruct both their international supply chains for parts, and the movement of finished products.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2019

“I can’t tell you whether or not they will obstruct, whether or not they’ll resist,” Mr. Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2018

Cannot you close with him, or else occupy a defensible position which will obstruct his advance?

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office