blocked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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After Drexel flew to Beijing to see her father in 2019, authorities also blocked her from leaving the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Police cars, fire engines and other vehicles blocked the roads outside.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The ball came off the arm of United forward Bryan Mbeumo before the Cameroon international saw a shot blocked by a defender.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Mice with blocked neuron activity became fatigued much sooner and failed to gain endurance during the two-week training period.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
He blocked her firmly, looking her in the eye.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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