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[blok] / blɒk /




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The team is now exploring which molecular approaches might be most successful to block the toxin.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

So the idea of going all-in on full-size bars is intriguing: You can save money and be the coolest house on the block?

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

According to the station, the blaze began in the 24000 block of Railroad Avenue, near the intersection of Market Street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Some experts expect car companies to take steps to block aftermarket systems like this one in future vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

“Peachy,” I said, shutting my eyes for a second so I could block out the screenshot of my failure for a moment.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

The 36-year-old mother said she probably would not live in Fredonia if there weren't a team of doctors "a few blocks away."

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

They also provide valuable clues about the behavior of much larger asteroids, including objects ranging from the size of cars to entire city blocks that can produce powerful explosions in the atmosphere.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

But they have shown us something: There are dark passages ahead and enormous changes coming, and none of us can accurately identify the specter who blocks the path forward.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

I hailed a passing cab and we sped the dozen blocks to the restaurant, which glowed in the darkness ahead like a lighthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Cleopatra’s Needle is less than ten blocks from us!

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman

That meant number 10 Nathan Lyon, who played his shots while Cummins blocked, finished as the innings' highest scorer with 33 not out.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

They explored several possible environmental consequences, including sunlight being blocked by dust and ash and rising carbon dioxide levels associated with volcanic eruptions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

Binance blocked customers from withdrawing funds while its team conducted security checks, saying Friday that withdrawal services should resume in two days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Arizona case Kalshi cited was a 20-count criminal prosecution brought by the state in March, which a federal judge blocked in May.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

"We have no choice. The other way is blocked."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

Loyal readers used virtual private networks to circumvent official blocking of the website and access content.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But blocking a device like Comma.ai’s isn’t possible for most cars on the road today, Frischmuth said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Hordes of tourists started blocking her driveway and ignoring parking signs along her street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The new design overcomes these restrictions by directing heat around a hidden object rather than simply blocking it.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Heavy curtains hang over her windows instead of rugs, blocking the dangerous light.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron


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