bloc

Example Sentences

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Unemployment in the currency area fell to 6.1% from 6.2% in December as the bloc continued to show resilience in the face of global uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The European Union will provisionally apply its trade agreement with South American countries as lawmakers in the bloc are still waiting to ratify the accord.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The United States has urged the bloc to implement the agreement.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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