blocking
Example Sentences
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Department of Justice asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuits and not issue a preliminary injunction blocking the order.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
According to the researchers, this means that blocking riboflavin-related pathways could make tumors more vulnerable to ferroptosis and easier to destroy.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Regulators should instead embrace tools that address emerging risks, including stronger authentication of communications, improved detection and blocking of fraudulent activity, and clearer disclosure when consumers are interacting with AI systems.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
A spokesperson for Just Eat said the firm had "robust processes and policies" to ensure alcohol was delivered "legally and responsibly" and provided "extra support by blocking accounts or addresses".
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Alfhercht pulled the bubble top shut, blocking out the falling dust and rocks, and the group went as fast as they could with their various injuries.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing blocking
Academic and Literary Vocabulary, Unit 2
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