blocked
Example Sentences
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Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off at the venue.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Visa restrictions have blocked residents from four qualifying nations from entering the U.S. and fear of immigration agents has discouraged fans of other countries from coming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Now, with roads blocked and crumbled, it would take days for any help to come from the outside.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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