blocked
Example Sentences
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By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
In fact, the diesel blocked in the Persian Gulf is around three times as large as supplies missing from Russia compared with before the Iran war, according to data compiled by the International Energy Agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
But Catholic blocked the final extra-point attempt and prevailed 13-12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In May, a federal judge said that only Congress could rename the center and temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to close it for a $257 million renovation.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
From the road, all they could see were tall fir trees; the forest blocked Mount St. Helens from view.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
