blocked

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Demand for eurozone government bonds may also be weakened by a drop in the oil and natural gas revenues received by Middle Eastern economies for as long as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The order is being challenged and has been blocked by several courts.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Reports of children in Australia being able to access sites supposedly blocked for under-16s have raised concerns over the law's effectiveness.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Today, blocked coronary arteries are often reopened quickly, and patients also receive powerful therapies such as statins, antiplatelet drugs, and other evidence-based treatments.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Aries blocked their path, his furry hands on his hips and brass spectacles sitting on his button nose.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton