blocking
Example Sentences
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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
In “Two Prosecutors,” the inert nobodies blocking Kornev’s progress are crisply choreographed, Stalin’s existential choke hold strangling their very spirit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Not to mention a symbolic victory for Tehran, which could wield the threat of blocking the strait in the future to gain concessions and rebuild power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The platform has since rolled out mandatory age verification worldwide, and has made changes to safety on its platform including blocking children from being able to chat to adults.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Tomás slowed the truck and came to a stop a few feet in front of a downed tree blocking the road.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
