blocked
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Kessler blocked a shot by Derrick Jones Jr., leading to a three-pointer by Reaves for an 89-77 Lakers lead in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Over the weekend, Pakistan blocked trucks coming from Iran at two key border crossings at Gabd and Taftan, citing security considerations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
He and 12 other House members successfully sued the Trump administration after he was blocked from entering a detention facility and has said he trained legal observers to document ICE abuses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama made just one basket in 13 attempts for the Spurs but contributed 13 rebounds and six blocked shots and scored 12 points largely thanks to 10 free throws.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
I don’t know why I thought I could run, but I was going to, until a giant horse blocked my path and there were shiny black boots right in my face.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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