blocked
Example Sentences
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In the letter to lawmakers dated Monday, the inspector general outlines 11 instances that he says the department had blocked his office from accessing records and information it needed to pursue its inquiries.
The situation remains dangerous in the region, with Qatar saying it had blocked Iranian attacks on its airport, one of the major hubs in the region.
From Barron's
Following that, Sebastian said he received a number of phone calls from Calocane which he ignored, and he eventually blocked him.
From BBC
Europe also remains dependent on oil from the Middle East, where ships have been blocked and sometimes targeted by Iranian strikes.
From Barron's
Several roads were blocked, including approaches to the US embassy.
From Barron's
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