blocked

Example Sentences

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But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

But in a flurry of blocked shots, steals and Victor Wembanyama buckets, that lead evaporated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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

In any case, there were no reports that Brown, Franchetti, or any of the nearly three dozen officers that Hegseth has fired or blocked were performing below standards at their jobs.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

She skipped around the corner, but the path was blocked with plastic netting.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn