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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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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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How phytic acid may support gut lining repair A preclinical mouse study from the Guha Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, published in Nature Communications, suggests phytic acid helps keep the intestinal barrier intact.
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Reductions in Saudi’s oil exports, because of the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, follows years of lower oil prices and growing budget deficits in the kingdom—since 2013, Riyadh has reported one budget surplus when oil prices passed $100 a barrel in 2022.
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The Battle of the Gullet proves devastating for the Blacks, even if the blockade remains intact.
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That airflow obstruction sends oxygen levels plummeting, stimulating the pulmonary arteries to squeeze.
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Nixon then inserted himself into an obstruction of justice case by talking with an aide about blocking the FBI investigation, which eventually led to an impeachment inquiry by the House of Representatives and his eventual resignation.
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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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In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.
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The speed and scale of these disruptions prompted the United Nations aviation agency’s assembly to rebuke Russia in October 2025 for satellite interference.
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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But obstacles veered her away from art for years.
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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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Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
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Darkness removes that inhibition and allows the pineal gland to release melatonin.
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The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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