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bloc

[blok] / blɒk /


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The EU will have to assess the handling fee's amount every two years to ensure it remains proportional to the cost of customs operations in the bloc.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Eisenkot and every member of his bloc bar one has previously refused to enter government with Arab parties, but speculation has swirled in recent days that an agreement could yet be reached.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

António Costa, president of the European Council, thanked Lagarde for her dedication and said the bloc will immediately begin the process of choosing her replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

It’s not that Congress should be populated by only normies, but it’s good to have a solid bloc in the mix.

From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026

So in an attempt at compromise, Paul suggested that the African American suffragists march as a bloc at the back of the parade.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

The piece also criticizes media and academic discussions that portray Latino men and Latinas as politically opposed blocs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The WTO said that economic activity would shrink significantly if world trade were to splinter into geopolitical blocs or regional groupings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The ICC’s strength is tied to its claim to represent entire regional blocs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Decades of conflict, including a long civil war in Mutal, led to the formation of two large blocs, one dominated by Mutal, the other by Kaan.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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