blocked
Example Sentences
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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
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
The map had been blocked in federal court, in a dispute revolving around how it treated a Gulf Coast district currently held by Rep. Shomari Figures, a Black Democrat.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Unfortunately, soon enough clouds blocked the sun, causing the day to grow more and more overcast as the morning moved on.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
