blocked
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As the astronauts pass behind the Moon at about 23:47 BST on Monday, the radio and laser signals that allow the back-and-forth communication between the spacecraft and Earth will be blocked by the Moon itself.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
He did not specify how Ukraine could contribute, but cited Kyiv's experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Private-import efforts have hit a snag after Cuba blocked fuel for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
A D.C. district court blocked the provision requiring documentary proof of citizenship in October.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Before the Huntsman could move, the horse blocked him in, rearing up on his hind legs again.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
