blocks 1 of 2

plural of block
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as in heads
slang the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth threatened to knock the block off the jerk next door if he didn't can the noise

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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group a more conservative block within the political party

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blocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of block
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as in intercepts
to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course a thug suddenly stepped out of a doorway and blocked his escape down the alley

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Noun
  • Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.
    Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Qatar maintained contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and with other Islamist rebel factions in Syria during the civil war.
    Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Johnson eventually emerged as a dark-horse conservative that multiple factions could support.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.
    Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • At the heart of Lisa’s journey is motherhood – her most rewarding adventure that, despite its challenges, fills her heart with love, pride, and happiness.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Michaels Along with an assortment of party supplies for various occasions throughout the year, Michaels now fills helium balloons too.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Similar to other collections, Alo Atelier has been designed for the consumer to wear both in the studio and on the street with 62 pieces in total.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Image In some places, the border is marked with concrete barriers manned by Russians in fatigues.
    Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Racial barriers were strictly enforced.
    Bill Flanagan, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
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