block
Example Sentences
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At almost every stage of childhood development, he notes, programs aimed at preserving or enhancing children’s health have gone on the chopping block.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
On Khushnoodi Street, behind Bandar Abbas's main university, an apartment block is in ruins.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
This enables it to quickly block blood flow even during heavy, high pressure bleeding.
From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026
For the second time this week, crowds gathered outside parliament to confront lawmakers and block entry to the building.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Then he picks up another block and sets it on top of his creation.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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