blocking
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But as he told Jimmy Kimmel in 2022, he learned how to balance timing and tone from watching his father, who taught him to close his eyes and listen before even blocking a scene.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
But he revealed the occasion, particularly the emotion of the national anthems, was spoiled by a wall of photographers blocking his view.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The drug works by blocking vasopressin, which helps reduce cyst growth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
Some of these tankers had crossed the perimeter of the US blockade, imposed in mid-April in response to Iran's de facto blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the maritime tracking website TankerTrackers.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
She stepped forward and glanced out toward the brighter part of the cave, though that made no sense—surely Jonah was blocking her view.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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