blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The reality: the officers Hegseth removed or blocked — Brown, Franchetti, and nearly three dozen others — had no performance issues.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Indian authorities deployed air force jets and paramilitary escorts, and temporarily blocked Telegram to secure the retest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Rail service Thameslink reported that lines between Luton and Bedford had been blocked from around 17:30 BST.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Robinson left-footed the ball to an unmarked Dest at the top of the box, a shot that was blocked in the wall, then arced toward the goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
What if the wildfire in the valley spread before they could escape, and blocked their way home?
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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