blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, an A.I. agent created its own platform account and began editing, so I blocked it because we already have a policy against unauthorized bots.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Walsh starts the timeline for the war around when the Strait was blocked, about mid-March.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
With the Strait of Hormuz closed in the wake of attacks across the Middle East, more than just oil is being blocked.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
That allowed them to retrace Ashaal’s SUV to the street where the Voxy blocked his escape.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Either they haven’t blocked this part of her brain, or something in the story broke through to her.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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