blocked
Example Sentences
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By one account, he has blocked the advancement of more than 80 generals and admirals.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
In fact, the diesel blocked in the Persian Gulf is around three times as large as supplies missing from Russia compared with before the Iran war, according to data compiled by the International Energy Agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
"He was completely healthy, but the road was blocked and he died on the way. There are multiple incidents just like this."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In May, a federal judge said that only Congress could rename the center and temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to close it for a $257 million renovation.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In the morning, Duane volunteered to clear the snow that blocked the girl’s tunnel entrance and all the snow that had accumulated beyond it too.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
