block release
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
A decision refusing to block release of the records would effectively end the case.
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021
A judge declined to block release of the book as the Justice Department had requested.
From Washington Post • Jul. 4, 2020
While Liu was not accused of wrongdoing, he asked an Australian court to block release of his name, citing potential harm to his company and marriage, the Times reported.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2018
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