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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 standoff rattled global markets as Greece came close to crashing out of the euro currency bloc.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
His comments were echoed by Yair Golan, the leader of Israel’s left parliamentary bloc, which would likely be a member of any non-Netanyahu governing coalition after the election.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Europe stepped up warnings of the risks the bloc faces from a rising China, but analysts noted division among and within the continent’s biggest economies.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
This was one reason why Qatar left Opec in 2019, damaging the image of a unified Middle Eastern bloc; Angola and Ecuador have also left.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 May 2026
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
His comments were echoed by Yair Golan, the leader of Israel’s left parliamentary bloc, which would likely be a member of any non-Netanyahu governing coalition after the election.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Europe stepped up warnings of the risks the bloc faces from a rising China, but analysts noted division among and within the continent’s biggest economies.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
This was one reason why Qatar left Opec in 2019, damaging the image of a unified Middle Eastern bloc; Angola and Ecuador have also left.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloc
Noun
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But there’s another faction of the fan base that is enamored with Cameron Boozer.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The anti-deal faction had hoped to remove him, and tried to delay the vote, but ultimately failed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Buzz Powell, technical director at the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a coalition of national industry groups, said asphalt is more versatile and designed to handle heavy traffic better than some of the newer alternatives, and that any new pavement may need repairs eventually.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Most alliance announcements describe co-selling arrangements and joint go-to-market motions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The 30-year-old wing brings back deadeye shooting to a roster that often struggles to knock down shots.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Converted in 1995, the 17th-century convent also includes two Republican-era wings (which now brace the deliciously cool outdoor pool) that the Accor hotel group subsequently renovated with equal savoir faire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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Speakers said the spot was once the temple of the confederacy and became holy ground of the civil rights movement.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Frey, a seventh-generation basket maker, joins a long line of Wabanaki people (his tribe, the Passamaquoddy, is part of this larger confederacy) to practice the age-old craft.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Accessibility An accessible room is found in the Hartford Wing on the garden side.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Driver unions have pushed back against the asymmetry of information this model creates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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The coalition is composed of a variety of groups ranging from tenant unions to local advocates for racial justice.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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“Bloc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloc. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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