Sentence examples for expected to block from inspiring English sources

Labor is expected to block the plebiscite.

Republican senators are expected to block the vote.

Members are expected to block talks about base closures.

Can Barber, with one good arm, be expected to block blitzing linebackers?

The EU can be expected to block blatantly discriminatory laws on housing, employment or schools.

The Pakistani government, as my colleague Salman Masood reported, had been expected to block the group.

Russia and China have previously vetoed resolutions critical of Syria and can be expected to block the UK's draft.

While China is not now expected to block Taiwan's entry, it has repeatedly threatened in the past to stand in the way.

Mr. Singleton said it was unlikely that Times Mirror would exercise the purchase option because the Justice Department would be expected to block a sale on antitrust grounds.

Up to 12,000 are expected to block traffic in Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and Parliament Square from 2pm, but police say they have not been approached for permission.

The two legal papers were prepared ahead of a plenary vote of all MEPs in Strasbourg that had been expected to block the legislation next week.