obstruct a highway
Frequency: 6.25.8 per million words
to block a highway, making it difficult to pass
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Examples (10)
- He was fined for obstructing the public highway.
- Protesters attempted to obstruct the main highway during their demonstration.
- Falling trees can often obstruct the highway after a heavy storm.
- It is illegal to obstruct a highway with parked vehicles.
- The police had to clear debris that was obstructing the highway.
- A broken-down truck was obstructing the highway, causing long delays.
- We must prevent any actions that could obstruct the flow of traffic on the highway.
- During the parade, several streets were closed to avoid obstructing the main highway.
- Construction work might temporarily obstruct parts of the highway next week.
- Anyone caught deliberately obstructing a highway faces severe penalties.