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Example Sentences

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In the Senate, one Republican, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, voted to advance the resolution, and one Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, voted to block it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A blanket was placed over his head, which was described as "commonplace" at the nursery, to block out light from the windows and help children sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When President John F. Kennedy warned the Soviet Union that the U.S. military would block ships ferrying nuclear missiles to Cuba in 1962, he called the action “a strict quarantine.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I cover my eyes with the back of my arm to block both the bright light and my tears.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller