blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Susan’s friends immediately told her about it—before they unfriended and blocked them.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Justice Department, have approved the deal that has been temporarily blocked by an antitrust lawsuit brought by California Atty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The warning comes after a number of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, an alternative waterway that some tankers had been using since Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Nonetheless, they were still blocked by Israeli police.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“This needlepoint is lovely,” I practically hollered as I blocked Mrs. Maroney’s way from the staircase into the living room.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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