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Recent Examples of blockage
Bacteria become trapped behind a blockage, and the body cannot clear the infection on its own.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Supply chains and the manufacturing sector have also been battered by numerous disruptions over the past several years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, a tariff war, and most recently, the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war.
—John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Due to the effective blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage through which around a fifth of global oil production flows, energy prices have risen significantly.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 May 2026
But another last-minute blockage in a Texas court paused proceedings until a new hearing on May 28.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Supply chains and the manufacturing sector have also been battered by numerous disruptions over the past several years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, a tariff war, and most recently, the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war.
—John Kell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Due to the effective blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage through which around a fifth of global oil production flows, energy prices have risen significantly.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 May 2026
But another last-minute blockage in a Texas court paused proceedings until a new hearing on May 28.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockage
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Overcoming cost barriers with advanced architecture Traditional nuclear energy projects frequently face economic hurdles due to the extensive lead times and high capital requirements of manufacturing heavy components.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Challenges to Overcome These two challenges are at the heart of his efforts; developing therapies to repair the barrier when it is damaged and, separately, to safely open it for delivering treatments to the brain.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Greek shipping line Dynacom Tankers has moved eight ships through the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and is preparing another six to transit the shipping lane.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Rather than a sweeping blockade, the campaign should rely on port-state control, sanctions enforcement, customs law, insurance and classification requirements, environmental protection, safety inspections, and flag-state coordination.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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He's charged with criminal mischief, assault and criminal obstruction of breathing.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making a false statement and obstruction in connection with nearly 5-year-old testimony to the Senate.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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His latest challenge, however, isn't a stone wall left tackle or a double team.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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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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If convicted, Reyes could face a maximum federal prison sentence of 20 years stemming from the interference charge and the possibility of up to a year behind bars for the assault charge.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The network and Weiss have not yet publicly addressed Pelley's accusations of interference.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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The winner in November will lead the country's most populous state, facing a large deficit and other obstacles, including the state's high cost of living, homelessness and wildfire risk.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Despite the ongoing ups and downs of the housing market, including economic cycles and affordability obstacles including post-pandemic high interest rates, low inventory, and soaring prices, women – particularly Millennials – have continued to show resiliency.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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In fact, the data showed that more than 60 million families don’t play together at all, with those surveyed citing barriers such as work, screen time, household chores, cost and a lack of safe spaces as impediments to fun.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Across the half mile that separated us, the stern gaze of the villagers was an impediment to our meeting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Shrug off inhibitions and break the ice as the moon and Uranus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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