blocking
Example Sentences
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In other words, taxes weren’t easy for gamblers already — and now they are getting tougher, blocking even more losses from a write-off.
From MarketWatch
Cold, blocking areas of high pressure are notoriously difficult to shift at this time of year.
From BBC
United have often paired Casemiro's back-post position with having a nearby team-mate use their body to provide a 'screen' - blocking opponents from getting close to the Brazilian as the ball floats over their head.
From BBC
He was blocking in the banana when a jolt of pain surged through his head.
From Literature
She said rubbish was often dumped directly outside her door, on nearby steps and on surrounding wasteland, blocking drains and creating serious health risks.
From BBC
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