blocking

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Department of Justice asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuits and not issue a preliminary injunction blocking the order.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Using single-cell transcriptomics and functional testing, the team found that blocking this excessive lysosomal activity with a vacuolar ATPase inhibitor restored lysosomal health and improved the function of aging blood stem cells.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Regulators should instead embrace tools that address emerging risks, including stronger authentication of communications, improved detection and blocking of fraudulent activity, and clearer disclosure when consumers are interacting with AI systems.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Major floods in Dagestan, protests from farmers against an animal cull in Siberia and authorities blocking attempts to organise protests against the internet outages have also led to localised pockets of frustration.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

‘Well, don’t stand there blocking the door. Get out of the way,’ said the farmer, but the goat didn’t answer.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer