blocked

Example Sentences

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Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Visa restrictions have blocked residents from four qualifying nations from entering the U.S. and fear of immigration agents has discouraged fans of other countries from coming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

India tightly regulates social media content, and some of the CJP's social media handles have been blocked.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

“When people locked arms and blocked the street?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti