as in to stop (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something
pipes gummed up with cooking grease
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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The fabric is also waterproof and has RFID-blocking protection.
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Some patients develop spasms of the vocal cords that obstruct the airway.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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“Gum (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gum%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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