block release
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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More broadly, the bill also would block release of state agencies’ “deliberative process” records such as memos and advisory opinions — an exemption that Sanders has said is modeled after one in federal law.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
In January, Clarence Thomas was the lone dissenting voice when the court rejected Trump's request to block release of White House records sought by the committee.
From Reuters ● Jun. 29, 2022
Eastman sued to block release of the documents, which are housed on the server of Chapman University in Orange, which was Eastman’s employer at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
It ruled against his claims that the presidency protected him from investigation and rejected his efforts to block release of his financial records.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2022
Barbour spokeswoman Laura Hipp was not immediately available for comment about Green's decision to temporarily block release of the 21 inmates.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2012
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