as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the interference of the rain, we could have made good time on that road trip
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Moscow denied allegations of election interference and, in turn, accused the West of meddling in the Georgian vote.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
At their best, these leaders make up an idealistic safeguard against the rampant disinformation, foreign interference, and just base political nihilism that is clogging the conversations about whether the vote tallies this week can be trusted.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump was talking more than usual about foreign interference and enemies within, his sense of being under threat so intense that his campaign asked for a military jet.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Pass interference doesn’t get much more obvious than that.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
At their best, these leaders make up an idealistic safeguard against the rampant disinformation, foreign interference, and just base political nihilism that is clogging the conversations about whether the vote tallies this week can be trusted.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump was talking more than usual about foreign interference and enemies within, his sense of being under threat so intense that his campaign asked for a military jet.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Pass interference doesn’t get much more obvious than that.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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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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The Department of Justice indicted Trump with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to knowingly make a false statement, and assisting, aiding or comforting an insurrection.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The how-to format defined her previous television series, Martha Stewart Living, which ran from 1993 up to her federal investigation and eventual indictment for obstruction of justice in 2004.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 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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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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Columnists expressed their embarrassment and anger.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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The security breach was a U.S. embarrassment, and the Air Force later disciplined 15 personnel after the service’s inspector general found numerous officials who had been aware of his suspicious behavior but failed to take necessary action.Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Vulnerability helps break down barriers, creating a space where people can be authentic, share their concerns and contribute to the overall success of the organization.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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She was born into an era when women didn’t have the right to vote and racial barriers prevented Black Americans from fully participating in democracy.Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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