block
Example Sentences
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Europe also remains dependent on oil from the Middle East, where ships have been blocked and sometimes targeted by Iranian strikes.
From Barron's
Several roads were blocked, including approaches to the US embassy.
From Barron's
Upon arriving, officers located the suspect and pursued him on foot for about three blocks.
From Los Angeles Times
Fabien Galthie's side have stormed out of the blocks in every match so far, managing six tries in the opening quarter across their three games.
From BBC
That same year, Dorsey took back the job as CEO of Twitter, which was based a block away.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
