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At their first event, the line wrapped around the block.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

It appeared to be an attempt to block people from sitting there without paying.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The nets were intended to block its return to the waterway once it passed, they said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

The AI company has shared few details on the dynamics of the five-person trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The building was less than a block from the Beje, and probably a century newer, but there was no Tante Anna to wax and scrub.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

In contrast to the prominent Gothic-style central building on the school grounds in Bedfordshire, England, the Indian premises are more modern, with purpose-built academic blocks.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

This approach allowed the scientists to follow the construction process as it happened, effectively tracking the addition of individual molecular building blocks over time.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

But over that time, Kessler displayed his skill set, averaging 9.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.2 assists a game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

But a boom’s building blocks can stay expensive even after stock prices don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

When he had one row, he trimmed off the top edges so that each of the blocks slanted in.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

Over the weekend, Pakistan blocked trucks coming from Iran at two key border crossings at Gabd and Taftan, citing security considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Things such as extractor fans and purpose-built ventilation shouldn't be blocked, she adds.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

He and 12 other House members successfully sued the Trump administration after he was blocked from entering a detention facility and has said he trained legal observers to document ICE abuses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

It writes that the "ambitious data centre plans are running into reality", reporting that "some 47 big projects have been delayed, blocked or withdrawn this year – at a 'conservative estimate'."

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

What if the wildfire in the valley spread before they could escape, and blocked their way home?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Train cancellations and speed restrictions are possible because of the increased danger of branches and trees blocking railways.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Yellow Vest demonstrators demanding action on inflation marched alongside students who had been blocking schools since late September.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Another would involve blocking the abnormal cellular signals triggered by excess fibronectin.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

For one, firms are already restricting third-party agents from logging in to customer accounts—Schwab is already blocking that, Wurster said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

The entire ceiling had fallen in, blocking the way out to the courtyard.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley