bloc
noun
a group of persons, businesses, etc., united for a particular purpose.
blocs
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pluralof bloc.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By spending liberally to grow the game beyond Europe and South America, Blatter earned unflagging support from huge blocs of voters who viewed him not as a soccer official, but as a great humanitarian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our parliamentary presence and become one of the strongest opposition blocs in modern Bangladeshi politics," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
"In an international scenario of growing protectionism and unilateralism, the agreement is a signal in favour of international trade as a driver of economic growth, with benefits for both blocs," President Lula posted on X.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
After all, that transition is similar to what happened with Irish and Italian voting blocs during the mid-20th century.
From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2025
Decades of conflict, including a long civil war in Mutal, led to the formation of two large blocs, one dominated by Mutal, the other by Kaan.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
