road block

Example Sentences

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Teenagers, in particular, wonder if they’ve been given a road block to future success.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“I’m a U.S. citizen,” he recounted telling ICE officers at the road block.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

In May, Merseyside Police said they believed Doyle had followed an ambulance on to Water Street after a road block was temporarily lifted for crews to attend to a person having a heart attack.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Last season, though, brought another road block for Porter and his back.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

A second road block diverts us to the ring road.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell