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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During periods of low wind or when clouds are blocking the sun, it may mean having to fire up fossil fuel power stations to provide the energy required to keep the servers blinking.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Parents increasingly want small, personalized learning environments for their children, but outdated zoning rules are blocking educators and entrepreneurs from opening schools that would serve this market.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
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
In fact, I wonder if the Gamemakers are blocking out our conversation, because even though the information seems harmless, they don't want people in different districts to know about one another.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
