blocked

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In any case, there were no reports that Brown, Franchetti, or any of the nearly three dozen officers that Hegseth has fired or blocked were performing below standards at their jobs.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

His second attempt was not blocked, and the Makerfield by-election on 18 June will put Sir Keir and Streeting in the unusual position of campaigning for Burnham to win, despite their rivalry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When researchers blocked MYRF-1, the entire developmental program broke down.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Other supporters will watch from outside the venue -- something New York police had initially blocked after unrest among fans following a Knicks game in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

She was careful to keep the hole itself blocked so he wouldn’t notice it as she hooked his billy goats into their traces.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack