blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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French forward Dieng, who landed in Milwaukee after being dealt by the Thunder before the trade deadline, scored 19 points with 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocked shots.
From Barron's
They have routinely blocked attempts to hand real enforcement power to the AU that could constrain their action, leaving it under-funded and under-equipped.
From Barron's
The CIA posted the videos on YouTube, which is blocked in China, as are many other Western social-media and news sites.
This marks a significant change in our weather, after weeks of record-breaking damp and dismal weather caused by a "blocked" weather pattern, external.
From BBC
"Given Russia's weight in international affairs and trade, it is unlikely we would get a North Korea situation, where everything is completely blocked," he told AFP.
From Barron's
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