blocked
Example Sentences
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Judges in at least nine separate cases have blocked all or parts of government subpoenas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Leslie Goldman, who lives near Studebaker and Stearns, said large piles of dirt — at times higher than cars — have blocked residents from crossing the street or seeing oncoming traffic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Ships being inspected, diverted or blocked would be a completely different story.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Soldiers from the army and national security services blocked access to government ministries.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Before I could force any words out of my choked and blocked throat, I heard someone coming up behind me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
