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Recent Examples of blockage
But another last-minute blockage in a Texas court paused proceedings until a new hearing on May 28.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The Core Triggers Dermatologists See Most Often From a clinical standpoint, the most consistent HS triggers are those that promote follicular blockage and inflammation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Gas prices in Philadelphia and across the country have continued to rise since the Iran War and the temporary blockage of the Strait of Hormuz in April that has continued to be a point of contention impacting oil prices.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Iranian government's retaliatory blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for the oil market, has led to severe trade disruptions.
—Will Lennon, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
The Core Triggers Dermatologists See Most Often From a clinical standpoint, the most consistent HS triggers are those that promote follicular blockage and inflammation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 May 2026
Gas prices in Philadelphia and across the country have continued to rise since the Iran War and the temporary blockage of the Strait of Hormuz in April that has continued to be a point of contention impacting oil prices.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The Iranian government's retaliatory blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for the oil market, has led to severe trade disruptions.
—Will Lennon, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockage
Noun
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The county is majority Republican, but the general sentiment was strongly opposed to a border barrier.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The lack of barrier between your skin and the shoe is a blister disaster waiting to happen, especially during the hot, humid summer months.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The move forms part of a broader pressure campaign that has included efforts to implement an oil blockade on the island since January, shortly after its ally and a key provider of oil, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was seized in an audacious military operation.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Gaza has been under an Israeli naval blockade since 2007.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Smith was indicted for principal to manslaughter, principal to felony hazing and obstruction of justice.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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In December, Hill pleaded guilty to state charges of misconduct, perjury and obstruction of justice and was put on probation.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In a photo shared to Instagram Stories on Monday, April 14, the star, 58, sits on a stone wall overlooking crystal blue water with the Sydney Opera House behind her.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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After being shot, King drove a short distance before crashing into a stone wall.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Reduced visibility from fog, rain, snow or dust, along with sensor or windshield interference from droplets, ice or dirt, can obstruct perception, while slippery road surfaces can reduce traction and change braking performance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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But as the necessities of their jobs begin to push them farther apart, truckdriving becomes a serious obstacle to their budding relationship.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The challenge, as Yash sees it, lies less with audience appetite than with structural impediments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Perhaps the largest impediment to his title hopes over the next decade.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Alcohol relieves social inhibition.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Beyondthe security gates and ID checkpoints, inhibitions loosen and time flows differently.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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