Blocking
Blocking noun - The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.
Release
Release verb - To set free (from a state of being held in check).
Both words in one sentence
- This included blocking a planned television series, a sequel film, and the later DVD release.
- When Dark Horse for whom Oh My Goddess is consistently one of their top-selling manga titles was asked about the possibility of publishing more YUA, they stated that Kosuke Fujishima himself was blocking an international release, but no one knew why.
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