block

Example Sentences

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Less than an hour later, officers were called to the 12700 block of Hatteras Street, about a mile and a half away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

It comes a week after this summer's Wireless Festival - which West had been scheduled to headline - was cancelled following the UK government's decision to block him from entering the country.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

People are stuck in heightened emotional states that block the slow, calm thought needed to contemplate difficult issues.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

After she goes, I turn on some kids’ songs about garbage trucks and excavators to block out the music from down the hall.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison