blocked

Example Sentences

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Over time, the chemical blocked successful molting, and the insects died.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

But impeachment proceedings were blocked four years ago in a parliamentary vote.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Wall Street analysts have frequently warned about the repercussions if global crude stays around $100 a barrel or if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked as the Iran war drags on.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“For nearly a century, the United States Postal Service has arbitrarily blocked handguns from being mailed.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“You’ve been pretending that nothing happened. It’s as if you’ve blocked it out of your mind. You’ve been indifferent, gallivanting around with James despite these secrets hanging around your neck.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu