Example Sentences

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The couple faced some other roadblocks along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Deputy police chief Gilbert Masengeli said roadblocks were mounted to ensure no criminals or weapons entered the city, adding that the country remained calm, with citizens going about their daily activities without disruption.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

But some Indigenous groups have vowed to fight on, and more than 40 major roadblocks remain.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

But underneath the complex and expensive megamerger sits a potential time bomb that could be triggered if regulators elsewhere create significant roadblocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Twice at roadblocks, soldiers searched both him and the nuns.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French