blockage

Over FaceTime, he determined that the problem was actually a filter blockage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

But the sinus’s drainage pathways go direct into the nose, making it prone to regular blockage and infection, a developmental byproduct rather than a purposeful adaptation.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

“For markets, the Strait is the only thing that matters, because its blockage was most pernicious for the global economy,” said Thierry Wizman, a strategist at Macquarie Group.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

He flagged the issue with the River's Agency, who said it was not their responsibility to remove it if it was not causing a blockage in the waterway.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

They clatter and scatter, creating a terrible blockage and commotion.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

"We routinely inspect the channel and check for blockages that may cause a flood risk."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

That’s partially the consequence of blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial thoroughfare not only for middle eastern oil, but also for such industrial inputs as fertilizer and aluminum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

To help ease blockages at the airport, an "automated people mover" train connecting it to the city's sparse subway system was scheduled to go into service in 2023.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

These blockages interfere with the brain's ability to clear harmful substances and may appear well before clear dementia symptoms develop.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 3, 2026

At the microscopic scale, researchers are developing tiny robots that could work together to navigate the human body to deliver medication or clear blockages without surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025