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blocked

British  
/ blɒkt /

adjective

  1. slang functionally impeded by amphetamine

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has blocked a large portion of the global oil supply from flowing freely, and uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept oil prices volatile.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

But impeachment proceedings were blocked four years ago in a parliamentary vote.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Taiwan's foreign ministry denied that Lai was blocked.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

There are other people who have had me blocked for a decade, but who I have to report on anyway.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

I took a screenshot to save for later, then blocked the number.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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