writer's block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of writer's block
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Fighting writers block one day, they took a walk down Broad Street in Philadelphia.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2018
Even if her writers block continues for another three decades, Lebowitz herself remains undeniably fascinating.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2010
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