barricade

Example Sentences

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At once, he turned and walked past the traffic barricade—into the festival area.

From Literature

On Monday, authorities closed schools and colleges for two days and imposed restrictions on public movement by barricading many arterial roads.

From Barron's

Behind a barricade and large banner saying "Milan Fashion Week Go Fur-Free", activists with a megaphone yelled "Shame on you for what you do!" as Armani guests left the show.

From Barron's

The protesters begin moving towards parliament, but are stopped by the police barricade.

From BBC

The restaurant owner let a few people inside and then barricaded the doors.

From Los Angeles Times