roadblock
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But one roadblock consumers may face is a lack of EVs in the dealership lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But there’s no constitutional roadblock to anti-vote-betting laws, and they can serve some salutary purposes.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Police Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi accused the men of abandoning their official posts to set up the unauthorised roadblock.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Apple’s artificial-intelligence system has secured government approval in China, clearing a major roadblock for the iPhone maker to introduce the service in the world’s largest smartphone market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The car was barely rolling because of the roadblock traffic, so I simply opened the door, jumped out, and sped back to the trader.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
An AFP reporter at the site, south-west of Nablus, said roadblocks had been set up and troops were searching for additional suspects.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
However, they added the incident remained live and roadblocks would remain in place until the firefighting operation was completed.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The couple faced some other roadblocks along the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
There are a few more cars on the road with us now, and more roadblocks.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
