block

Example Sentences

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Dubbed the Springs fire, flames were first reported in the 15900 block of Gilman Springs Road in Riverside County, just before 11 a.m., a spokesperson with the Riverside County Fire Department said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

By buying Globalstar, Farrar said, SpaceX would block a chance for Amazon to “broaden its appeal” and match Starlink’s direct-to-direct capability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

"We didn't expect skull parts and so many more bones. There was a fair amount of excitement when we saw what was hidden inside the block."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

He cited a longstanding law that prohibits suits against the government that seek to restrain or block tax collection and assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With the block and tackle we worked it up and down in the boiling water.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck