blocked
Example Sentences
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When scientists blocked this communication in laboratory models, tumor growth dropped significantly.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Leeds also missed first in the penalty shootout as 20-year-old reserve goalkeeper Finlay Herrick replaced the injured Alphonse Areola for his West Ham debut and blocked Joel Piroe's spot-kick.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Experts say its cost will rise further -- with a knock-on effect on inflation -- as long as trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Beginning April 1, Telegram was set to be completely blocked in Russia, but Russians are reportedly using the app through virtual private networks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“They’re trying to come, but it’s going to take awhile. The road is blocked and the bridge is out.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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