Example Sentences

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As previously noted, this demand was primarily aimed at obtaining legislative language that would allow the White House to go around a court ruling that is blocking ballroom construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The video shows Ross silently recording Good and her wife, Becca, while her car is blocking part of the road.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

The dispute "is blocking the delimitation of the maritime border with New Caledonia and creating problematic legal uncertainties affecting fishing and scientific research activities, for example," it added.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

County Sheriff’s Department is blocking access to some shootings by deputies, despite state laws that authorize them to conduct meaningful investigations.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

A truck is blocking the street in front of them: a red-faced cop standing in front of it waves and shouts and points them down the nearest street.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman