blocked

Example Sentences

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The court in a brief opinion said the three judges should not have blocked Alabama’s new map.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Other supporters will watch from outside the venue -- something New York police had initially blocked after unrest among fans following a Knicks game in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

On Tuesday, they had a few hours of their busy schedule blocked out for Fifa's content day, when the players pose for photos and perform their celebrations in front of big green screens.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In 2024, one of the shop’s co-owners tried to get a new license under a slightly different name, Chambered Custom Firearms, and the ATF blocked him, noting his past role with the revoked store.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

As they worked, the seawall blocked their view of the ocean, so they couldn’t see what was coming.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland