blocking
Example Sentences
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The dispute "is blocking the delimitation of the maritime border with New Caledonia and creating problematic legal uncertainties affecting fishing and scientific research activities, for example," it added.
From Barron's
If the tanker doesn’t comply, more active measures can be employed, such as blocking the ship from its destination.
It might be a neighbour's car blocking your driveway, music vibrating through the walls, or a flashing inflatable Santa lighting up your bedroom at 3am.
From BBC
Diogenes is said to have asked Alexander to stand to one side and stop blocking the sunlight.
Calvin, known as “Coach Z,” runs blocking drills.
From Los Angeles Times
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