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Example Sentences
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There’s a long, long way to go, and the Forrests are going to have to keep their doors and windows closed for months to block out construction noise and dust.
From Los Angeles Times
One of the settlements blocks the accuser from discussing the matter with anyone except her lawyer or financial advisor or in response to a subpoena.
From Los Angeles Times
Early on Friday, water-pumping trucks were seen around Dubai clearing blocked roads and large puddles in the streets.
From Barron's
He turned to the U.S. after German antitrust officials in 2006 blocked his plans to buy one of the country’s largest broadcasters, a deal he believed would transform Axel Springer into a multimedia company.
In response, the warning letter states, Target said it placed an electronic block on the SKU for the recalled products on the day of the first recall notice and again with the second recall notice.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
