block
Example Sentences
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An AFP correspondent saw a police car deployed at the entrance of the hotel, which is blocked to pedestrians and vehicles.
From Barron's
Fearing higher utility costs or job losses, communities around the country have sought to block or delay new data-center projects, part of growing resistance to such projects.
Shaw made nine of 11 shots, had four assists, three blocks and five steals while finishing with 20 points.
From Los Angeles Times
“If your partner doesn’t want you to be involved or tries to block access, that’s a red flag.”
The committee had cited the "disproportionate" cost to the party of a mayoral election to replace Burnham when it blocked his bid to stand in the Greater Manchester seat.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
