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road block



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Teenagers, in particular, wonder if they’ve been given a road block to future success.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

“I’m a U.S. citizen,” he recounted telling ICE officers at the road block.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2026

He appeared in court in connection with an incident which saw a privately-owned military truck driven through a police road block in Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, at 16:40 BST on Sunday.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2023

Last season, though, brought another road block for Porter and his back.

From Washington Times Jun. 2, 2023

Nobody in the minibus says anything as we clear the road block and speed along the open road, heading for Aleppo and a nonexistent uncle.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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