as in stopping (up)
to prevent passage through by filling with something
hair plugged up the drain
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The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
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Democrats have twice used the filibuster to shut down the government, blocking funding bills that have majority support.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the time, the Department of Homeland Security said Rahman was arrested for obstructing federal officers.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jennings was charged obstructing a government operation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Plugging (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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