block letter

Example Sentences

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And unlike decades ago — when Ramos had to sneak around in darkness to spray-paint his nickname in large, block letters all over the city and surrounding areas — this time it was fully permissible.

From Los Angeles Times

In big block letters, it said: “I want a new community center.”

From Seattle Times

One wrist contains the block letters “Judged by XII” and the other “Carried by VIII,” presumably a reference to a longtime police and military catchphrase: “Better to be judged by 12 than carried by eight.”

From Seattle Times

The cover featured her name in towering block letters, with Mr. Falconer’s tucked inside on the title page in a comparatively retiring font.

From Washington Post

Size is important too: The best practice, according to the University of Edinburgh’s Disability and Inclusive Learning Service, is to use 14-point font and avoid writing in block letters or italicizing or underlining text.

From Washington Post