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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are obstructing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action where someone or something is blocking or hindering progress or movement.
Example: "The fallen trees are obstructing the road, making it difficult for vehicles to pass."
Alternatives: "are blocking" or "are hindering".
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If you are obstructing a major road or expressway and/or the obstruction will occur for more than ninety minutes, contract a company that specializes in traffic control.
Are there incentives on behalf of the purchasing manager at your clients that are obstructing you?
The Germans are obstructing the move towards common bank supervision.
"You are obstructing vehicular traffic," Lieutenant Frank Viviano read from a piece of paper.
Therrien did not stop there, continuing his insinuation that the Red Wings are "obstructing" on defense.
Dems are obstructing Law Enforcement and Border Security," Trump tweeted on Thursday.
On airplanes, the children only announce such a thing when meal carts are obstructing the path.
They also think parliament is stuffed with Europhiles who are obstructing our departure.
26] warned Polish Communist leaders that they are obstructing the nation's progress with what he called "a religious war".
"They are obstructing the sidewalk and blocking the fire hydrant," said a building manager there, who requested anonymity.
The Bonn powers allow the high representative to issue decrees, impose laws and remove elected and appointed officials who he thinks are obstructing the Dayton accords.
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