as in plugged (up)
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as in blocked
to prevent passage through by filling with something
clear the leaves out of the rain gutters so they don't stop up the downspouts again
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The Celtics also blocked three of the Sixers’ final four shots of the third, with Jordan Walsh, Brown and Vucevic all rejecting layups.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026 -
But keeping him blocked is easier said than done.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Given United’s congested schedule, Saturday seems like a prime opportunity for Rodriguez to make his first MLS start.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stagecoach doesn’t have as many people as Coachella, so the traffic usually isn’t as bad, but Monday can get congested as people head home from the desert.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Access to the latter was restricted to residents and emergency responders Friday evening, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff, as roadways were obstructed by debris and structures were compromised.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Still facing charges are Heather Morrow and William Stanley, who are alleged to have obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at their office off Tyvola Centre Drive.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stopped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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