block

Example Sentences

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It is not yet clear whether the authorities will seek other legal avenues to block the sale.

From BBC

Rather than relying on random connections, a device using Dual Perigee evaluates its peers based on how quickly they deliver transactions and full blocks.

From Science Daily

The researchers see a growing practical need to develop new molecular building blocks that can support increasingly sophisticated drug discovery efforts.

From Science Daily

Australia began forcing social media firms to block users aged under 16 from having accounts on their platforms in December, a policy being closely watched by other world governments.

From BBC

Durant missed a potential go-ahead basket then blocked a Maxey shot as they went to overtime, the Sixers arguing for a goaltending call that would have sealed a win for them but didn't come.

From Barron's