blocked
Example Sentences
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"They've pulled in police and fire personnel en masse. If something happens elsewhere, there may be no staff left to respond, and access could be blocked because of the controls," one user wrote on X.
From BBC
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Defense's policy on how journalists access the Pentagon, finding that it violates the First and Fifth Amendments of the US Constitution.
From BBC
Major fertilizer producers and exports are currently blocked behind the Strait of Hormuz, said Linville.
From MarketWatch
The pending deal drew attention last year after Nexstar blocked the broadcast of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, after remarks related to the death of Charlie Kirk drew backlash, including from the White House.
From BBC
The war has triggered a major energy supply shock, pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel as Iran blocked most exports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
