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Recent Examples of blockage
There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Study 2 In this study, an extension of the first, the research team studied how T cells behave during chronic infections and during checkpoint blockage therapy.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
An autopsy report later revealed that the singer-songwriter died of sequelae of small bowel obstruction, an intestinal blockage.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Signal blockage also significantly undermines positioning accuracy.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 Sep. 2025
Study 2 In this study, an extension of the first, the research team studied how T cells behave during chronic infections and during checkpoint blockage therapy.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
An autopsy report later revealed that the singer-songwriter died of sequelae of small bowel obstruction, an intestinal blockage.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Signal blockage also significantly undermines positioning accuracy.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockage
Noun
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The 49th parallel is the barrier that keeps all that at bay.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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The masks use a form of collagen peptides—a buzzy skincare ingredient beloved for its anti-ageing properties as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and skin barrier supporting niacinamide.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The year and a half long blockade of some 250,000 civilians has led to starvation and famine.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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The month-long blockade by the JNIM armed group has set off long queues at petrol stations in Bamako and other major cities, grinding economic activity to a halt.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arrests were made for offenses including obstruction of the highway, hindering law enforcement duties, and assault on police.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Oct. 2025
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Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use Natural Materials A natural stone wall-mount sink in a bathroom highlights the use of earthy materials.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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The property was built on the site of an old steam locomotive roundhouse, and the original semi-circular stone wall runs through the new building.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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During Black’s Last Man Standing Match against Damian Priest, Vega made a crucial appearance, providing interference that allowed Black to secure the victory.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is one of the best in the NFL at his position, yet he has been flagged for defensive pass interference more than anyone in the league this season.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shiffrin doesn't view this as an obstacle either, nor something to fear at this stage of the game.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Minister Kabawat’s optimism comes despite immense obstacles.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, the initiative’s definitions are so broad — including residential-only projects — that this shouldn’t be an impediment.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Davis and Lively — who are both really centers that can't shoot — have clogged Dallas' spacing, and Flagg's size has occasionally been an impediment in covering younger guards.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key is to relax, let go of your inhibitions, and just have fun.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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On-demand male contraception via acute inhibition of soluble adenylyl cyclase.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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