Example Sentences

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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

The court in a brief opinion said the three judges should not have blocked Alabama’s new map.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The courts have blocked the payouts for now, and the Justice Department said Monday it will “abide by” that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The authorities have blocked the internet, making it very difficult for people to communicate with the outside world.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“You lost two friends. You may have blocked it out.”

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson