block
Example Sentences
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Remarkably, different viruses evolved separate proteins that all block MurJ in the same way, highlighting it as a promising new antibiotic target.
From Science Daily
A spokesperson for the ticket agency apologised to affected fans and said a programme had been used to "block touts".
From BBC
“Suddenly everyone took action and many coal plants were on the chopping block or getting retired,” McMahon said.
That extra building block can expand their biochemical capabilities.
From Science Daily
In response, video footage shows him stepping very close to the protesters and later physically blocking them from leaving the area until Baldwin Park police arrived.
From Los Angeles Times
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