blocking
Example Sentences
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The war in Iran has trapped roughly 2,000 ships and more than 20,000 seafarers in the Persian Gulf, resulting in deaths and blocking a vital shipping lane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
This game ended with Lauren Betts blocking Madison Booker’s layup attempt with 18 seconds remaining and Texas trailing by just three.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
For example, follistatin effectively releases the hand brake on muscle development by blocking myostatin, the protein that normally keeps it in check.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
"And our team has to battle internet blocking and shutdowns to keep on reaching them."
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Instead, the Wolf King leapt forward, blocking Rapunzel’s blow with a sword of his own, a sword glowing with swirling white fog.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
