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blocking high

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blocking high [¦bläk·iŋ ′hī]
(meteorology)
Any high (or anticyclone) that remains nearly stationary or moves slowly compared to the west-to-east motion upstream from its location, so that it effectively blocks the movement of migratory cyclones across its latitudes. Also known as blocking anticyclone.


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For example, identifying and blocking high risk vulnerabilities by quarantining infected systems, allowing other systems to continue running, or providing comprehensive protection at both the application and the network layers.
Antonovich called the vote ``extremely disappointing,'' but said he expects the proposal could be resurrected if Antelope Valley Hospital succeeds in its attempt to get a federal court order blocking High Desert's closure as a hospital.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF BLOCKING HIGH INDEX AND AIR-SEA INTERACTIONS DURING CONTRASTING HURRICANE SEASONS OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO
 
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