1.   But action cooled once the troops secured their blocking positions, and the United States gained the upper hand.

2.   China dominated with its strong defensive block and they often brought three players into a blocking position.

3.   Ivanko said the town had been overrun and the Dutch peacekeepers manning a blocking position south of the town had abandoned their post.

4.   Pro-U.S. Afghan troops have taken up blocking positions to the south and east to isolate the fighters and prevent them from escaping.

5.   Orders were given to the Dutch UN troops in the enclave to establish a blocking position to the south of the town.