block
noun
a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces.
was blocking
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past progressiveof block.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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One told my friend that he was blocking his live video.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
Emergency surgery removed a blood clot that was blocking 90% of one of her arteries, and she was told by doctors she was lucky to be alive.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The Kremlin on Thursday confirmed it was blocking WhatsApp.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Russia announced it was blocking calls on both applications last August, accusing them of facilitating crime.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
She stepped forward and glanced out toward the brighter part of the cave, though that made no sense—surely Jonah was blocking her view.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
