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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was blocked" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is the past tense form of the verb "to block," which means to obstruct or impede progress or movement. Example: "The road was blocked by fallen trees after the storm." This sentence means that the road was obstructed by fallen trees as a result of the storm. "Was blocked" is used to describe the state of the road after the storm.
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was blocked
verb
To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
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YouTube was blocked.
But this move was blocked.
The third was blocked.
The number was blocked.
Capriles, too, was blocked.
Kanu's shot was blocked.
"The road was blocked.
"The ball was blocked," he said.
That kick, though, was blocked.
That legislation was blocked by Congressional Republicans.
I remembered the day Google was blocked.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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