block
noun
a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
are blocking
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present progressiveof block.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Parents increasingly want small, personalized learning environments for their children, but outdated zoning rules are blocking educators and entrepreneurs from opening schools that would serve this market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
India and the United States are blocking particular discussions and negotiations -- and a growing number of countries are calling for reform at the global trade body.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
The authorities have not commented on whether they are blocking access to X.
From BBC ● May 21, 2025
Along the way, they are blocking the narrow street, illegally parking and leaving behind piles of trash and waste.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2024
The buildings are blocking the sun, so it’s starting to feel cold.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
