blocked

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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

On Tuesday a protest blocked an avenue leading to the Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will face South Africa in the curtain-raiser.

From Barron's • 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

Much depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and how high energy prices rise from here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Second and Third Divisions attacked the German bridgehead at the riverside town of Château-Thierry, pushed the enemy back across the Marne, and blocked the way to Paris.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman