blocked
Example Sentences
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The war has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, which before the conflict transported about one fifth of the world's LNG and oil.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Chargers requested to interview O’Connell to become offensive coordinator and playcaller, but McVay blocked it, citing it as a lateral move.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The mother kept talking to the men, blocked both daughters’ numbers for months and accused the sisters of harassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
When the researchers blocked those proteins in laboratory and animal models, fewer cancer cells survived, and the remaining cells became more vulnerable to radiation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
A fleet of American ships blocked their path.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
