blockage

Example Sentences

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She praised her hair and make-up artist Jane Green for being ready, willing and able to dislodge the blockage by performing the Heimlich manoeuvre.

From BBC

Dr Sutherland said the main issues he sees in patients is bladder pain caused by blockages, with some needing stents inserted to drain the kidneys.

From BBC

Kapoor sees a “mental blockage” when it comes to people’s perceptions of queer art.

From Los Angeles Times

The WTO's top appeals bench, which rules on top international trade disputes, has been idle for more than two years due to blockages of adjudicator appointments dating to former U.S. president Donald Trump's administration.

From Reuters

Motorists were incensed by the blockage, with one driver caught on camera by News2Share photojournalist Ford Fischer pushing protesters out of the way on the right shoulder to help a car get by.

From Washington Times