road block

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

After driving through the road block, the truck hit a parked car and a signpost.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

The proposed arena and entertainment district are set to go to a referendum in May, but now the Coyotes’ bid to find a permanent home has hit another road block.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

Nobody in the minibus says anything as we clear the road block and speed along the open road, heading for Aleppo and a nonexistent uncle.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell