block
noun
a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
have blocked
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present perfectof block.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"My understanding is, a number of individuals have travelled to the area, wearing black, wearing balaclavas, and have blocked a number of roads leading into the port area," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The cars have blocked the path of emergency vehicles, driven into active emergency scenes, and failed to recognize traffic cones, flashing lights, and smoke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Protesters have blocked access to an Olympic gymnasium that served as a vote-counting centre ever since.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The court in a brief opinion said the three judges should not have blocked Alabama’s new map.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
If Pax wasn’t here, he must have gone home to find Peter, or tried—maybe the river would have blocked him, but maybe not.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
