"block" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Israel believed that this gave them the right to attack Egyptian forces blocking the way, despite the ceasefire.
- He also blocked the re-opening of jai-alai, the "game of the thousand thrills," despite pressure from powerful groups.
- As a result, judges have often imposed orders to block access despite the law, forcing news organizations "to go into court to preserve our rights," he said.
- By convention, their abstention does not block the measure, despite the wording of Article 27.3 of the United Nations Charter.
- Then they blocked genetic improvements as unnatural, despite the fact that the majority of Istvennists come from a weak genetic background.
- Why do bus riders insist on clustering around the front door, blocking the exits despite the bus driver's exhortations to step further back?
- Negotiators here chose not to block the referendums, despite differences over the proposals themselves.
- The FDA blocks the Over-the-counter sale of a morning-after pill despite the (23-4) recommendation of a federal advisory panel.
- China blocked humanitarian action in Burma despite worsening conditions and refugee flows.
- Daniels is a defensive player, who is skilled at both anticipating passes and making steals and possesses an ability to block shots despite being only 6'7".
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