blocked

Example Sentences

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The road in front of the centre was blocked off following the incident.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Huawei said its approach would allow it to make more-advanced chips without the one-of-a-kind machines its rivals use—equipment the U.S. has blocked it from accessing.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Max Verstappen has threatened to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations for next year are blocked.

From BBC • May 23, 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