en bloc

[ ahn-blawk; English en blok ]

/ ɑ̃ ˈblɔk; English ɛn ˈblɒk /

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adverb French.

as a whole.

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enargite, enarthrosis, enate, enation, en attendant, en bloc, en brochette, en brosse, enby, enc., encaenia

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How to use en bloc in a sentence

Not so long ago, when conservatives said these things en bloc, they would come true.
A Theory About Conservative Crapola|Michael Tomasky|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Or are they possibly a little more likely to vote en bloc against any tax increases?
Michael Tomasky: Supercommittee Shows GOP Is Taking Hostages Again|Michael Tomasky|November 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Can true converts be made to order by constraint, motives of self-interest, or by baptizing them en bloc?
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.)|C. H. Thomas
Six months ago, almost simultaneously, both father and son resigned their various positions en bloc.
Prince Zaleski|M.P. Shiel

The Confession, with practically no criticism or opposition, was passed en bloc on August 17.
John Knox and the Reformation|Andrew Lang
Fay had often alluded to the larger sex en bloc as blunderers since the night she had told Michael to stand behind the screen.
Prisoners|Mary Cholmondeley
I do not aver that the bankers, gentry, merchants, and people of New York State en bloc are corrupt.
Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. 1 (of 2)|W. H. Russell

British Dictionary definitions for en bloc

en bloc

/ French (ɑ̃ blɔk) /

adverb

in a lump or block; as a body or whole; all together

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