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block

[blok] / blɒk /




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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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