Example Sentences

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One told my friend that he was blocking his live video.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Russia announced it was blocking calls on both applications last August, accusing them of facilitating crime.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

A T-Mobile spokeswoman said AT&T was blocking the tool to make it harder for customers to leave and said the litigation was an effort to limit consumer choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

I felt comfortable, I was blocking shots well and was making him pay when he missed.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Entering, he knocked into one of the police escort, who was blocking the mouth to make sure that Blackavar did not try to bolt as he was taken down.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams