blocked
Example Sentences
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Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
When the New England Patriots blocked a field goal in this year’s AFC Championship game, putting the team on the cusp of a Super Bowl trip, Austin Sagan wasn’t cheering like his Patriots-obsessed dad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“When people locked arms and blocked the street?”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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