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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Allans has been careful not to advocate a particular candidate or party – emphasising leadership rather than politicians, marshalling a new force, he says, outside traditional tribal voting blocs.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The piece also criticizes media and academic discussions that portray Latino men and Latinas as politically opposed blocs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The UN's annual climate gatherings rotate among regional blocs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Seeds of the idea for blocs within the bloc were sown decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
