blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The probe was later dropped to ease Warsh's Senate confirmation, while the Supreme Court blocked Cook's firing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
A blocked street can delay an ambulance or endanger someone whose emergency has nothing to do with immigration enforcement.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
In the spring, the icefall doctors had finally managed to open the Khumbu Icefall section, after a massive overhanging glacial chunk, called a serac, blocked the path for much of the early climbing season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Several blocks around the hotel were blocked off, with a heavy presence of police and national guard.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
It’s getting hotter by the minute, although thick clouds have blocked the sun.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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