blocked
Example Sentences
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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
But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
There have even been complaints of emergency vehicles being blocked due to people parking on the side of the road in some areas.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Pack ice blocked the English Channel; coal stockpiles froze; electricity was rationed to five hours a day; and newspapers reduced their size to conserve paper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In the morning, Duane volunteered to clear the snow that blocked the girl’s tunnel entrance and all the snow that had accumulated beyond it too.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
