block
noun
a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
had blocked
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past perfectof block.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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There was briefly another twist: The Rockies countered with their own challenge, arguing that Rushing had blocked the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Burnham's core pledge was to devolve power to local communities away from senior civil servants in Whitehall, which he said had "blocked" progress in Greater Manchester where he had been mayor.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
In the Chicago case, federal prosecutors accused six protesters of felony conspiracy, alleging that they had blocked an ICE vehicle.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
The situation remains dangerous in the region, with Qatar saying it had blocked Iranian attacks on its airport, one of the major hubs in the region.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
A blue-and-white Austin had blocked part of the road; the Jeep had been forced to a stop; the women were being led away peaceably, so the truck driver said, peaceably to the car.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
