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blocking

noun as in occlusion

noun as in unsusceptibility

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In other words, the coronagraph acts like an artificial Moon, blocking the Sun's bright surface to let scientists continuously observe its faint outer corona -something the real Moon does only during eclipses.

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"It's shocking to see people blocking traffic, taking possession of the public space without a permit, without warning, and then turning our streets, our parks, our public squares into places of worship," he said.

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But there is no evidence that AI can help solve the problem of blocking hundreds of fast-flying warheads embedded in a cloud of decoys.

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You can also weaken the signal by purchasing a signal blocking bag or box to leave the key fob in.

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The Trojans were especially suffocating underneath, blocking 15 shots — the most since Gottlieb became coach.

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