as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
pipes gummed up with cooking grease
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This blocks criminals from opening new credit lines using your information.—
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Its antivirus also protects your devices through the cloud and blocks threats in real-time.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
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3 Sep. 2025
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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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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Gums (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gums%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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