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blocks

  • plural
    of block.
    block
    noun
    a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
  • present tense form
    of block (3rd person singular).
    block
    noun
    a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.

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The remarks came ahead of the central bank’s next meeting in early November, shedding some light into what Bailey described as the building blocks of its thinking on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

If a clot travels to the brain and blocks a blood vessel, it can trigger an ischemic stroke.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Winding paths and planting weave between the blocks, connecting them and linking shared outdoor spaces.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Matthew Stafford and the Rams fall to 2-3 on the season after Buffalo blocks a winning field-goal attempt in overtime during L.A.’s 37-34 loss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

I balance my words just right, like how I used to balance Jenga blocks with Jonah.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam