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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a whole bloc of students got together to complain
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as in coalitions
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 blocs
These were blocs that America Votes coalition members had focused on for years, with plenty of money and dedicated staff.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Republican strategists are increasingly wary that the administration’s support for AI could trigger a backlash among key voter blocs, including farming communities, ahead of November’s midterm elections.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Noureldin said the government could wield the lists to analyze who voted for and against candidates, potentially targeting individuals and voting blocs.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The composition of the commission reflected the different geographical and political–economic blocs of that time.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Revisions to four other districts across Richmond, southern Virginia and Hampton Roads dilute the voting power of conservative blocs in those areas.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Eight in 10 Democrats and independents now disapprove of Israel, leaving Republicans, Jewish Americans and white evangelical Protestants as the only blocs still in support.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Harris’ comments came during the National Action Network’s annual convention, where more than a half-dozen potential candidates appeared this week , hoping to make inroads among Black voters — who comprise one of Democrats’ most powerful blocs.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Certainly, Pakistan was especially well-placed to act as a mediator given its unique network across rival blocs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Republican strategists are increasingly wary that the administration’s support for AI could trigger a backlash among key voter blocs, including farming communities, ahead of November’s midterm elections.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Noureldin said the government could wield the lists to analyze who voted for and against candidates, potentially targeting individuals and voting blocs.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The composition of the commission reflected the different geographical and political–economic blocs of that time.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Revisions to four other districts across Richmond, southern Virginia and Hampton Roads dilute the voting power of conservative blocs in those areas.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Eight in 10 Democrats and independents now disapprove of Israel, leaving Republicans, Jewish Americans and white evangelical Protestants as the only blocs still in support.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Harris’ comments came during the National Action Network’s annual convention, where more than a half-dozen potential candidates appeared this week , hoping to make inroads among Black voters — who comprise one of Democrats’ most powerful blocs.
—Steve Peoples, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Advertisement Certainly, Pakistan was especially well-placed to act as a mediator given its unique network across rival blocs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blocs
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In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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For music business observers, the most interesting aspect of the suit may lie in its detailed assertions about how much the Christian music (CCM) touring industry relies on alliances with charities to achieve a profit.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bauman used a modern technique to move healthy hair from the back and sides of Fisher’s head to the areas with hair loss in the front, using a newer instrument called follicular unit extraction.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some of Europe’s biggest men’s sides are also starting to invest more in their women’s teams, which could spur new opportunities for investors and advisors alike.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the intervening time, unions have filed lawsuits, lawmakers have introduced legislation and state workers have continued rallying, all to push back against the governor’s mandate.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pro leagues, including the NBA, have worked with sports betting companies to generate new streams of revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Blocs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blocs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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