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

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

The two men are still sat in the van as we put on a rolling road block and bring the traffic to a standstill.

From BBC • May 1, 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