block

Example Sentences

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"The GRK2 aggregates block the pores of the mitochondria, reducing the amount of energy they can supply and leading to a situation of stress inside the cells," Quitterer explains.

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

Cooper also issued a temporary block on Trump's demand to close the Kennedy Center for two years of renovations, which was due to start in July.

From Barron's • 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

The next— here he was, less than a block from home.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville