blocked
Example Sentences
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Groups of teachers and their unions have blocked highways, torn down World Cup symbols and occupied the Zócalo to demand better working conditions, including pay raises and the restoration of a public pension system.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In the suit, Fowler claimed that Jay Justice blocked him from spending the money necessary to comply with environmental laws, including making court-ordered payments and repairing equipment.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Scientists believe a single solar panel failing to fully deploy blocked the communications antenna, leading to a loss of contact.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Parents won’t be blocked from learning tomorrow’s skills because they need to put food on the table today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“You’ve been pretending that nothing happened. It’s as if you’ve blocked it out of your mind. You’ve been indifferent, gallivanting around with James despite these secrets hanging around your neck.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
