blocked

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A federal judge has blocked Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2-billion acquisition of its rival, upending the already consummated union of the nation’s two largest television station groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The driver of the vehicle, unaware that the SUV riding the shoulder was a federal agent, partially blocked the shoulder to prevent the SUV from cutting off the Cadillac.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

IEA executive director Fatih Birol told AP there could soon be flight cancellations if supplies remained blocked.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In final testing, one gp42-targeting antibody fully blocked EBV infection, while a gp350-targeting antibody offered partial protection.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

My way is blocked by hard, thin, interwoven twigs.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz