Example Sentences

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Inside the concreted blocks was an extraordinary cache of iron helmets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead, the black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in "free play", manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This year, the company is expanding a safety tool so it blocks gore or violent images sent to kids via messages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Authorities have barred fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of the Manhattan venue, and have banned watch parties directly outside -- a break from the first two playoff games, which drew jubilant crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead he retreated to the farthest corner of the nursery, where he began building tall, wobbly towers out of square wooden blocks that he then proceeded to tip over with barely a hint of satisfaction.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood