blocked

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Groups of teachers and their unions have blocked highways, torn down World Cup symbols and occupied the Zócalo to demand better working conditions, including pay raises and the restoration of a public pension system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the suit, Fowler claimed that Jay Justice blocked him from spending the money necessary to comply with environmental laws, including making court-ordered payments and repairing equipment.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Under prior administrations, its leadership blocked Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms from listing broad categories of these events contracts, including those relating to elections and sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

On Tuesday a protest blocked an avenue leading to the Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will face South Africa in the curtain-raiser.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, with roads blocked and crumbled, it would take days for any help to come from the outside.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland