Sentence examples for blocked efforts from inspiring English sources

The resulting confusion has blocked efforts to act on climate change.

Vested interests blocked efforts at codification, because reform would encroach upon their privileges.

But Senate Republicans have blocked efforts to continue those extra benefits, citing concerns over the deficit.

Democrats, who controlled the most seats, blocked efforts to decrease spending.

In some cases they have actively blocked efforts to force transparency.

The group's infighting has blocked efforts by Ghani to bring the Taliban to peace talks.

Russia has blocked efforts by the United Nations Security Council to give the court jurisdiction.

Congress has blocked efforts to lift the ban on the sale of military equipment.

The group, whose 11 members include Toyota, BMW and Volkswagen, blocked efforts to impose even higher fuel economy standards.

Dumps are packed to overflowing, and local communities have blocked efforts to build new ones, citing health risks.

It also lies with lawmakers in Washington who have blocked efforts to protect children from this kind of senseless death.