Example Sentences

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Parents increasingly want small, personalized learning environments for their children, but outdated zoning rules are blocking educators and entrepreneurs from opening schools that would serve this market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

India and the United States are blocking particular discussions and negotiations -- and a growing number of countries are calling for reform at the global trade body.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

A source close to the negotiations said that Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations are blocking the fossil fuel deal.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Along the way, they are blocking the narrow street, illegally parking and leaving behind piles of trash and waste.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2024

In fact, I wonder if the Gamemakers are blocking out our conversation, because even though the information seems harmless, they don't want people in different districts to know about one another.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins