blocked

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"It's just the formal change to the name that's listed at Companies House... required a special resolution that didn't pass," he said, adding that he did not know why Frasers blocked the change.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Whether extra privacy is needed, access to blocked content is desired or users want to protect their data when traveling overseas, these are top choices for anyone seeking a VPN for America.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Visa restrictions have blocked residents from four qualifying nations from entering the U.S. and fear of immigration agents has discouraged fans of other countries from coming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

When the New England Patriots blocked a field goal in this year’s AFC Championship game, putting the team on the cusp of a Super Bowl trip, Austin Sagan wasn’t cheering like his Patriots-obsessed dad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The way to the west was blocked by a torrent of meltwater that had carved a deep blue gully.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver