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Meanings of blocks in English

Meteorological phenomenon.

blockblocking highsblocking anticyclonesblockingatmospheric blocking
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atmospheric condition
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However, work on two adjoining Zoe apartment blocks was continuing late yesterday.
The Irish Times
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However, the tower blocks resonate strongly with people in former communist countries.
Reuters
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China blocks many international social media services, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
The Guardian
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That action blocks the clinic regulation regarding hospital-grade standards from taking effect.
Reuters
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Israel is tendering 19 new offshore blocks to oil and gas companies.
Reuters
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Those blocks would require the participation of international oil companies, he said.
Reuters
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The crisis in Venezuela has escalated as President Maduro blocks humanitarian aid.
News.com.au
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Its presence, therefore, would reduce the number of building blocks for life.
Wired
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She turned left, then right, then left again a few blocks ahead.
The Wolf's Hour
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She said to turn right outside the hotel and walk two blocks.
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
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It has held workshops at 20 apartment blocks over the past year.
Reuters
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The sets can be used with any existing and future Lego blocks.
News.com.au
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They moved a few blocks to their current salon earlier this year.
Ebony
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Methods: Bovine enamel blocks with in vitro produced initial lesion were used.
Pubmed
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In this case, therapy or counseling is necessary to remove those blocks.
Ebony
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Covenant air support dared not attack us directly, not for several blocks.
Evolutions – Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
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