blocs

plural of bloc

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blocs An overwhelming majority of voters believe current members of Congress are out of touch with their constituents’ monthly spending habits, even as both parties make affordability a central pitch to key voting blocs. — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 The piece also criticizes media and academic discussions that portray Latino men and Latinas as politically opposed blocs. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 As different countries and blocs roll out regulations related to deforestation and forest-sourcing, trade routes have to adapt to satisfy each area. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 But annual trade between the two blocs—currently more than $125 billion—is projected to increase by 40 percent by 2040. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 In its place arose far-right movements in Western Europe and North America dedicated to dividing the world into racial and cultural blocs, divisions often defended in the language of the struggle against terrorism and Islam. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 In close elections, the volatility of these voting blocs matters. — The Conversation, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 The conflict pitted against each other the two political blocs that would define Israel. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Beyond concerns about Hong's old tweets, however, critics have suggested the campaign underperformed with key voting blocs and made questionable decisions, such as dedicating $150,200 to online ads without running a single TV broadcast spot. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
Noun
  • Lebanon was polarized between pro-West groups and others that supported Palestinian factions and Egyptian leader Gamal Abdul-Nasser.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This leads to even more behind-the-scenes skirmishes laced with character-centric comedy, as opposing factions align.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout American history, interfaith coalitions have created powerful change and served as sources of inspiration, Segal said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Washington’s unilateralism and fondness for ad hoc coalitions have also gone too far.
    — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An average of four recent polls puts the two camps at roughly 50 and 53 seats, respectively, leaving Arab parties and smaller factions potentially pivotal.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The campaign pursues voters from both parties who feel the cost of caring for a child or an aging parent is growing untenable.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The parties then form alliances to create a majority coalition.
    — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Such moves are typical of presidential hopefuls from both parties seeking to bolster their alliances nationwide.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Aerodynamic improvements mostly focus on trailer fronts and sides.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The two sides reworked Norvell’s deal in December 2024 after the Seminoles finished 2-10 in the program’s worst season in 50 years.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Trade unions criticized the bans, calling them violations of freedom of expression, which is protected by the constitution.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Trade unions have criticized the bans, calling them violations of freedom of expression, which is protected by the constitution.
    — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Trade Minister Serge Papin met representatives of retailers, trade federations, artisans, restaurateurs, banks and insurers to discuss the damage and measures to help affected businesses recover.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Associated Press count shows 87 of the 211 FIFA Member federations have indicated support for Infantino – either in individual comments or by endorsing statements of support by their regional confederations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers and 98-win Tampa Bay Rays were the best teams in their respective leagues practically all season.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Benzinger played nine seasons in the major leagues, including with the Reds from 1989-91 that included that title run.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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