blocked

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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

That blocked the pipeline bringing new people into motorcycling, said Christy LaCurelle, president and chief executive of the Motorcycle Industry Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Such arrangements have long angered Congolese fans living abroad, who until recent years blocked concerts by Fally Ipupa and other homegrown musicians in outrage at a perceived closeness to the much-criticised government.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A blue pickup truck with flashing yellow lights blocked off the road they were taking out of town, and George slowed the snowmobile again.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz