as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
Meanwhile, in October 2023, Judge revealed on social media that she was hospitalized for an intestinal obstruction after experiencing stomach pain.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Everyone obviously knowing who this person is, the defense have accused the feds of concealing evidence that would refute the obstruction claims.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In a jury trial in late 2022 marked by Rhodes’ occasional outbursts, he was eventually convicted of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding and tampering with documents and proceedings.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The lifestyle mogul spent five months at Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia (nicknamed Camp Cupcake) after she was found guilty on charges including conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the sale of a stock.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Everyone obviously knowing who this person is, the defense have accused the feds of concealing evidence that would refute the obstruction claims.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
In a jury trial in late 2022 marked by Rhodes’ occasional outbursts, he was eventually convicted of seditious conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding and tampering with documents and proceedings.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The lifestyle mogul spent five months at Alderson Federal Prison Camp in West Virginia (nicknamed Camp Cupcake) after she was found guilty on charges including conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the sale of a stock.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
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Despite the obstacles, many countries have committed to mediator roles.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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More recently, Rowling herself has become an obstacle to the future of the franchise because of the author’s anti-trans public statements.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, those gains have come with some hurdles, including a summer sell-off as sentiment dampened over the payoff from AI.Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The outstanding question remains whether or not there’s a surge in AI PC usage that goes along with that more basic hardware hurdle.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boeing acquired Spirit for $8.3 billion earlier this year in large part because of a major manufacturing embarrassment.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Columnists expressed their embarrassment and anger.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Forensic doctors who performed the autopsy told prosecutors that his injuries were consistent with a fall from that height and that self-harm, as well as interference from someone else, were ruled out.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The absence of any significant, widespread problems has not stopped Trump, the Republican nominee, or the RNC, which is now under his sway, from making numerous claims of fraud or election interference during the early voting period, a possible prelude to challenges after Election Day.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Burgum, himself a billionaire, has also been a vocal critic of the policies of President Joe Biden to raise barriers around the extraction industry.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Seven out of 10 respondents in the study reported barriers to full access to sports.Allison Torres Burtka, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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