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
He did not specify how Ukraine could contribute, but cited Kyiv's experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion.
From Barron's ● Apr. 4, 2026
For the first time in their friendship, Redemption had blocked her.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
