blocking

Example Sentences

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In one decision, Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said blocking the sanctions was necessary to preserve an “independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It is supposed to keep referees ahead of the curve on things like grappling and blocking.

From BBC

In response, video footage shows him stepping very close to the protesters and later physically blocking them from leaving the area until Baldwin Park police arrived.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's very narrow, you need to get the exact angle, and not have the rearview mirror blocking the person out," he says.

From BBC

But the hurtling pace of the cast, combined with some misguided blocking that has characters speaking at points with their backs to the audience, makes comprehension more difficult than necessary.

From Los Angeles Times