blocked
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Earlier this week, the leader of the largest body representing Jews in the UK, the Board of Deputies of British Jews, told BBC Newsnight that West should be blocked from entering the country.
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
Beginning April 1, Telegram was set to be completely blocked in Russia, but Russians are reportedly using the app through virtual private networks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
A D.C. district court blocked the provision requiring documentary proof of citizenship in October.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Last weekend the big excitement was the elk that wandered onto Main Street and blocked traffic for an hour.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
