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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War
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Recent Examples of bloc
The announcement came after the U.S. reportedly halted military aid to Ukraine, increasing pressure on the bloc to take action.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The movie may have been the beneficiary of a newer, more international-minded voting bloc, which is less invested in the Hollywood studio system than traditional Academy members.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
But the dangers that Haiti’s crises continue to pose loomed large last week as the 15-member Caribbean Community regional bloc known as CARICOM discussed the ongoing problems in Haiti, a member country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
The movie may have been the beneficiary of a newer, more international-minded voting bloc, which is less invested in the Hollywood studio system than traditional Academy members.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
But the dangers that Haiti’s crises continue to pose loomed large last week as the 15-member Caribbean Community regional bloc known as CARICOM discussed the ongoing problems in Haiti, a member country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloc
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But critics argue the terrorist designation—which carries penalties for doing business with the faction—could exacerbate an already dire situation where millions of civilians rely on aid to survive.—
Juwayriah Wright,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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His threats came on the day there was news that a Trump envoy has held secret talks with Hamas, signaling a departure from a decades-old U.S. policy of not negotiating with the Islamist Palestinian faction deemed a terrorist organisation by Washington.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Putin has assembled a coalition of enablers: China provides critical components for weapons systems; Iran and North Korea supply drones and armaments; Pyongyang sends thousands of mercenaries—paid for with funds that enrich the regime, not the soldiers—to serve as battlefield fodder.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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While not as successful as Obama, much of Bernie Sanders’s 2016 anti-Hillary campaign was animated by her husband’s transgressions against progressivism, which Trump went on to exploit in the general election in an early assault on the Obama coalition.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Army chiefs or their representatives from nearly all of the 32 nations of the NATO military alliance will attend the Paris talks -- with the notable exception being the United States.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The alliance will set standards for ambient IoT manufacturers, suppliers, integrators, operators, users, and customers, based on next-generation, battery-free ambient IoT standards.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The club that helped him soar must spread its wings and rise with him.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recommended Safety As Trump proves unreliable, Europe rushes to firm up defenses on its own Should Hamas retain its armed wing, any incoming security force would not have a complete monopoly of arms in the strip, raising critical questions over Gaza security.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Mar. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Adams wanted to align the young Republic with Great Britain, while Jefferson favored a confederacy with France.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Aug. 2024
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Along Mexico Border To Hold Migrants, Report Says The Federal Reserve Cuts GDP Projections As Inflation Stays Too High Because both sides have accused one another of neglect and mistreatment, the Hulu series is intentionally told through multiple perspectives.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the ponytail, start by finding a deep side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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But for that agreement, however, officials had planned to dismiss virtually all staff in mid-February, according to lawyers for an employee union.—
Douglas Gillison and Pete Schroeder,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Most unions have expressed their support for the bill, but business groups have been expressing their concerns about the additional costs their members will incur from the new employment laws in addition to increases in taxes and minimum wage rates beginning in April.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Bloc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloc. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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