blocked
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Beginning April 1, Telegram was set to be completely blocked in Russia, but Russians are reportedly using the app through virtual private networks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Speaking to journalists, including AFP, he cited Kyiv's experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Earlier this month, an A.I. agent created its own platform account and began editing, so I blocked it because we already have a policy against unauthorized bots.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz closed in the wake of attacks across the Middle East, more than just oil is being blocked.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
