block

Example Sentences

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If we imagine that every event throughout the universe’s history does “exist” within the block universe, then we might ask: when does the block itself exist?

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“We’re proud to be associated with the U.S. national team. We wouldn’t want to ever block anything, even if we could.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple unveiled new child accounts and a comprehensive redesign of its parental controls settings that can more easily be set to block adult websites and only allow age-appropriate media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

At her final campaign rallies, Fujimori declared "war" on extortionists, promising to deploy the military against organised crime, control prisons, and work with financial institutions to block extorted money.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Nollie lived on Bos en Hoven Straat, a block of identical attached houses with white curtains and potted plants in the windows.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom