blocked
Example Sentences
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When scientists blocked this communication in laboratory models, tumor growth dropped significantly.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon at about 23:47 BST on Monday, the radio and laser signals that allow the back-and-forth communication between the spacecraft and Earth will be blocked by the Moon itself.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Experts say its cost will rise further -- with a knock-on effect on inflation -- as long as trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Beginning April 1, Telegram was set to be completely blocked in Russia, but Russians are reportedly using the app through virtual private networks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
From the road, all they could see were tall fir trees; the forest blocked Mount St. Helens from view.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
