blocking
Example Sentences
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A stroke can be ischemic, clots blocking the flow of blood to the brain, or hemorrhagic, blood vessels rupturing in the brain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Nexstar has complained about the unusual nature of blocking a transaction after-the-fact.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Demonstrators in the Republic of Ireland had been blocking fuel depots and motorways for nearly a week.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
By blocking a protein known as Ant2, they were able to change how these cells produce and use energy, essentially rewiring their internal power supply.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
While Jonah watched, a dark shape—no, a person—eased the door of Jonah’s room shut, blocking out the light, plunging the windows into complete darkness.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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