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Recent Examples of roadblock
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The government accuses Morales of financing and encouraging the roadblock protests to destabilize Paz’s administration and force a return to power.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Paz said that the state of emergency is intended to guarantee fuel supplies, which have become increasingly scarce as roadblocks have left tanker trucks stranded.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Noun
The cost for obesity drugs — with list prices in the $1,000 to $1,350 range per month before insurance — is a major roadblock for many patients who could benefit from significant weight loss and the reduced potential for related health issues.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
The government accuses Morales of financing and encouraging the roadblock protests to destabilize Paz’s administration and force a return to power.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Paz said that the state of emergency is intended to guarantee fuel supplies, which have become increasingly scarce as roadblocks have left tanker trucks stranded.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
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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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Farmington Hills police allege that Nikollbibaj barricaded himself in a bedroom before he was arrested.
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Farmington Hills police say the approximately 33-year-old suspect barricaded himself in a bedroom.
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However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
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Here’s how experts suggest overcoming these hurdles.
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Trump is speaking now to a crowd filling the National Mall after being delayed by inclement weather.
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Attendees were told to shelter in nearby government buildings, and the celebration was delayed by a few hours before going on as scheduled.
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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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The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region's oil and gas, was effectively blockaded since the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran in late February.
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Meanwhile, Lord Corlys Velaryon and his fleet have the city blockaded, while Team Black commands from Dragonstone and Daemon battles in the Riverlands and Aemond broods on the throne, which he’s taken from his maimed brother.
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Portugal’s World Cup to date has been dominated by the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is a help or a hindrance.
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That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
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“Roadblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblock. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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