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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Recent Examples of interference
Russia denied any interference in Romania’s election campaigns.
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Reuters, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Most recently, the Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the country’s presidential elections, citing an electoral process compromised by foreign interference.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Last November, Romania elected a far-right, pro-Russian candidate to be its next president, only to have the results annulled by a constitutional court over accusations of Kremlin interference.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Beshear argued that the bill allowed too much government interference in personal health care decisions.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
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No mention of Ukraine, not a word about Russia—VP Vance’s scolding lecture to Europe about free speech at the Munich Security Conference today was a complete embarrassment.—
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
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If the throngs of fans lining the barriers of the red carpet were anything to go by (their screams were audible from the water), Thailand certainly loves Lisa back.—
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“Interference.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interference. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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