road block

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Call 999 if someone is injured, if the other party drives away or if someone is causing a road block.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Evan White has hit another road block in his long recovery from lingering hip issues.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

I lean over into the aisle, see a few blocks up they’s blue lights flashing in the dark, people standing around, a road block.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett