blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Much depends on how long the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and how high energy prices rise from here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Visa restrictions have blocked residents from four qualifying nations from entering the U.S. and fear of immigration agents has discouraged fans of other countries from coming.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
India tightly regulates social media content, and some of the CJP's social media handles have been blocked.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Soon, even that was blocked by the trees, the tops of which they quickly rose past.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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