blocked
Example Sentences
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Closing the strait has blocked the transit of third of the world’s fertilizer supplies, precisely at a time when farmers from Brazil to India must plan how much to plant later in the year.
From Barron's
After a global backlash, Musk subsequently blocked Grok from generating such images in jurisdictions where it is illegal, but X still faces investigations and lawsuits around the world.
From BBC
Instead, he heaved aside the slate slab which blocked the entrance , and crawled into the daylight.
From Literature
The council applied for contempt of court proceedings in July, citing persistent breaches including vehicles being blockaded, union members stepping in front of moving heavy vehicles and roads being blocked.
From BBC
Sable acquired the project and repaired the pipeline, but state officials have blocked oil flows from resuming.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
