block
Example Sentences
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Business Secretary Peter Kyle says he would have intervened to block the sale of UK microchip company ARM Holdings had he been in government at the time.
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
In experiments involving mice, researchers also developed a way to block its activity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
“Did you notice it yet?” he asked as I wrinkled my nose at the double study block on Pearl Harbor scheduled first thing that morning.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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