Example Sentences

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The couple faced some other roadblocks along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Deputy police chief Gilbert Masengeli said roadblocks were mounted to ensure no criminals or weapons entered the city, adding that the country remained calm, with citizens going about their daily activities without disruption.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Police were taking no chances on Thursday, with a slew of roadblocks shutting off traffic on key roads around Nairobi, and schools and businesses shuttered.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A fresh development involving Anthropic suggests that the biggest corporate developers may face even more roadblocks going forward.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

When law enforcement officers asked for more roadblocks and more officers to enforce the blocks, their director denied their request.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone