bloc
Example Sentences
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In a sign of deepening concern among other Western governments, the European Union announced new measures this month to reduce the bloc's dependence on China for securing the critical minerals.
From Barron's
Togo needs to remain at the heart of the Ecowas regional grouping and, in fact, sits astride the key Lagos-Abidjan transport corridor, a major development priority for the bloc.
From BBC
Representatives of the South American Mercosur bloc met in Brazil Friday, as EU diplomatic sources said a long-delayed trade deal may now be signed on January 12.
From Barron's
The now agreed EU loan will be guaranteed by the bloc's common budget.
From BBC
The deal would remove tariffs on EU products such as cars and wine, while goods like beef would be able to enter into the bloc more easily from the Mercosur countries.
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