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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the bloc that the United States and most of western Europe formed during the Cold War
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Recent Examples of bloc
The bloc is the U.S.’s largest trading partner, and vice versa, making the deal one of the most significant Trump has negotiated since his April 2 tariff announcement.
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Still, other major leaders said the agreement helped divert what could have been a much more serious threat to countries in the 27-member bloc and their respective businesses.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
For Germany, the bloc’s largest economy and a major car exporter, the deal has whittled down the 25% levy Trump slapped on its auto exports in April.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in his post after his ruling bloc was projected to lose its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Still, other major leaders said the agreement helped divert what could have been a much more serious threat to countries in the 27-member bloc and their respective businesses.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 2025
For Germany, the bloc’s largest economy and a major car exporter, the deal has whittled down the 25% levy Trump slapped on its auto exports in April.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in his post after his ruling bloc was projected to lose its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloc
Noun
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Well, Hamas is a small faction within the Palestinian people.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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The annual festival was started in 2017 by the Red River Cultural District, a nonprofit coalition of Austin businesses and community organizations clustered around the live music corridor on Red River Street.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought in San Diego by a coalition of gun owners and gun-rights groups that alleged the law infringed on the Second Amendment rights of California residents.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Earlier on in the evening, Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood celebrity sushi joint fave Sushi Park, heading to the party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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These collaborations are less about marketing alliances and more about spanning fundamental physics gaps that no single company can bridge.—
Sundeep Bajikar,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This highly rated air fryer can cook up to 4 pounds of fries or chicken wings and also broils, roasts, bakes, reheats, and dehydrates.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Where the negotiations with the Bengals stand Talks and tensions between Hamilton County and the Bengals have escalated as both sides have traded accusations of violating the Paycor Stadium lease.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, just a few miles away on the south and north sides, the fair market rents for a one-bedroom home are all below $1000.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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San Antonio teacher and union member Dior Edison said Abbott's voucher plan would take money from public schools.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The other 25% will be funneled into a fund controlled by both SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP trustees to be distributed among the rest of the union’s members.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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“Bloc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloc. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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