blocked
Example Sentences
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Now that the vitally important strategic chokepoint has been blocked once, the key players in the region have witnessed its closure once and now know it can happen again.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Britain has blocked the US rapper from entering the country due to his outbursts, prompting organisers of a three-night London festival he was headlining to cancel the July event.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Twice there have been national strikes where roads are blocked to stop the flow of travel and goods, and supermarkets were running out of food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
But its official release in the country was blocked by the authorities.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Just before our lockers, our path is blocked by a group of football guys doing some sort of elaborate handshake/chant thing.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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