blocked
Example Sentences
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They also agreed that the policy should remain blocked as to the plaintiffs already serving in the military.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
At the Chilime Hydro tunnel, where Indian teams are deployed, rescuers entered 100 metres inside, but then said it was blocked.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Roberts already had blocked the stop-work order from kicking in on Aug. 22 with a temporary measure that gave the justices more time to deliberate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
A landslide blocked their route for about four hours before the army cleared the road.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Outside, a brilliant light lit up the windows, brighter than the sunlight had been before it was blocked out by the genie.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
