blocked
Example Sentences
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It circles Antarctica without being blocked by land, making it one of the most important drivers of the global climate system.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Yet when Spain blocked some routes and facilities, flights were simply rerouted elsewhere in Europe, including through Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
When scientists blocked this communication in laboratory models, tumor growth dropped significantly.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Transport has been disrupted, roads have been blocked and dozens of homes have lost power as Scotland deals with the aftermath of Storm Dave.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 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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