block
Example Sentences
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"We are not going to block it, but we do have to demand, as always, sovereignty and standards, in tax terms and in development terms, so that it benefits the population."
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It also seems fair to demand more of a Senate candidate than of the most reckless bro on the block.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The goal is to make companies that sell the synthetic nucleic acids screen customer orders to block any combinations that could be dangerous, and make sure the customers who place the orders are legitimate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
For the Czech Republic v South Africa, tickets for block 122 with a face value of £342 were below £190 on SeatGeek and StubHub.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Big block letters read “Welcome to Fiji!” at the bottom.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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