blocked

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Speaking on the same programme, Lockhart said that when she arrived in Scarva on Saturday "the police had blocked bridge, which was a designated area for the protest to take place".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In early 2025, then President Biden blocked the sale to the Japanese company over potential national-security risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

I don’t know why I thought I could run, but I was going to, until a giant horse blocked my path and there were shiny black boots right in my face.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff