blocked

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The price of oil has soared since the Strait of Hormuz - through which 20% of the world's oil trade passes through - was effectively blocked.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Their share prices have rocketed up, reflecting the advantage they gained after bombs began to fall in the Middle East and Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

When scientists blocked this communication in laboratory models, tumor growth dropped significantly.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

He did not specify how Ukraine could contribute, but cited Kyiv's experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The asteroid’s impact blasted debris high into the atmosphere, creating a blanket of soot that blocked sunlight and caused the planet to cool by a global average of fifteen degrees Fahrenheit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin