blocked

Example Sentences

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One Congolese man told the BBC that he had been blocked from crossing from Goma into Rwanda.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Because it was blocked, it can be allowed to stand and becomes a subjective judgement of the handball offence.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The scientists then tested what would happen if they blocked the SF1 neurons from communicating with the rest of the brain.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Mice with blocked neuron activity became fatigued much sooner and failed to gain endurance during the two-week training period.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

When he blocked the image of a spider crawling on him, her tiny feet actually tickled a little.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young