blocked

Example Sentences

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The road had been blocked with a large garbage container and tyres.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Chinese imports to the U.S. are effectively blocked by tariffs.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

MFS entered bankruptcy after lenders asked why they weren’t getting expected payments and Barclays blocked some of the group’s 200-plus bank accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The skies may have darkened for years as volcanic material blocked sunlight around the globe, triggering severe cooling.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The afternoon sunlight was blocked by trees in the yards around the condos, so the air coming into the window was cool.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott