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Recent Examples of blockage
Iran’s hold over the critical Middle Eastern passageway has discouraged activity in the area, triggering a sweeping blockage of oil tankers and a global energy emergency.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Following up with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar can sometimes break down residue that is contributing to the blockage.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
The blockage on the inbound side of the expressway (I-90) and affected motorists coming in from O'Hare International Airport.
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Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
The economic and social consequences of today’s blockage will not be fully visible today.
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John W.h. Denton Ao,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Following up with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar can sometimes break down residue that is contributing to the blockage.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
The blockage on the inbound side of the expressway (I-90) and affected motorists coming in from O'Hare International Airport.
—
Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
The economic and social consequences of today’s blockage will not be fully visible today.
—
John W.h. Denton Ao,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockage
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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Staffers wheeled the barriers over from the adjacent University of Washington baseball complex.
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King’s Landing has been roiling with chaos — the blockade, Aegon’s disappearance — which the mighty presence of Vhagar kept in check until now.
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Compounding the strains sparked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is this year’s El Niño weather phenomenon, which experts warn could further squeeze African countries, especially soft commodity exporters.
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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Amber Moree, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with accessory after the fact of murder, obstruction of justice and misprision, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dear Margo’s setting, with its stone wall and earthy tones mixed with brass accents, makes for an ambiance that’s casual but hip.
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Nothing creates privacy quite like a stone wall.
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It was destroyed in the name of urban renewal and has borne the brunt of government interference and disinvestment.
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The ruling retained the Fed’s special status in the government that shields it from interference by the White House—now or in the future.
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But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.
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In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
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Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor.
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Darkness removes that inhibition and allows the pineal gland to release melatonin.
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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