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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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He was charged with stalking, disturbing the peace and obstruction for failure to identify himself to law enforcement.
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Latino drivers made up 38% of stops for window obstruction.
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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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Despite these obstacles, the Cuban government faces a short window for obtaining results, said Paolo Spadoni, associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University in Georgia.
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Rather than simply advocating for preservation, the organization is working directly with property owners to better understand what obstacles stand in the way of restoring some of Hollywood’s most recognizable landmarks.
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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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The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.
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Shrug off inhibitions and break the ice as the moon and Uranus harmonize.
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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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