blocking
Example Sentences
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In experiments involving muscle cells and mouse models, the researchers prevented much of the damage by blocking the immune response.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light either partially or fully when viewed from the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The judge also rejected Waymo’s claims that the real nuisance had been caused not by the company, but by residents who have at times disrupted operations by blocking access to and from the sites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Turning them off and blocking them entirely is 100% on the table,” said People Inc. Chief Executive Neil Vogel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Another man stood in the middle of the doors, effectively blocking the way.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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