blocked
Example Sentences
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Iran blocked two Chinese tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for 20% of the world’s oil, highlighting its control.
From Barron's
Users can switch between multiple servers per region if one becomes congested or blocked.
From Salon
One document they have blocked from publication is a vetting exchange involving three questions that McSweeney asked Lord Mandelson regarding his ties to Epstein.
From BBC
Four days into the war, Sánchez—who had already blocked the U.S. military from using Spanish bases—received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron.
“Things could change quickly if Middle Eastern tensions simmer down, but the longer oil routes remain blocked, the more embedded hawkish forecasts will become,” Nathan noted.
From Barron's
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