block
Example Sentences
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Take the South L.A. block party he hosted last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Last year, Boohoo tried to formally rename itself as Debenhams, but Frasers used its shareholding votes to block the name change.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Even so, the share-price decline has knocked roughly $18 billion off its market value, well above the $4.83 billion termination fee it must pay if regulators block the transaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"We're going to continue our struggle," said Austreberto Flores, another protester looking to block Azteca Stadium.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The block we’re walking down is soaked in this golden light that makes even the pavement look beautiful.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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