Sentence examples for heard blocks from inspiring English sources

In galvanizing moments, the roar of their simultaneous cheers can be heard blocks away.

Thousands of them were standing nearby in the crisp darkness, waving signs, whistling and chanting in Spanish and English at a volume that could be heard blocks away.

The explosions, which sent the 100-gallon tanks hurtling into the street shortly after 3 p.m., could be seen and heard blocks away from the 84th Precinct house at 301 Gold Street.

Their single tones, with a typical volume of 97 112 decibels (dB) at the source, are loud enough to damage hearing 4 and can be heard blocks from the danger zone, says Thalheimer.

When you hear "block grants," ask how state legislatures will protect the poor.

When Ouimet sank his final, tying putt, the cheering could be heard for blocks.

With no traffic on Fifth and Madison Avenues, Salvation Army trumpeters could be heard for blocks, undisturbed by honking horns.

The cannon's blasts resounded with sharp cracks that, like the initial bomb, could be heard for blocks.

The crowds on the street could feel the heat on their faces, and the roar and crackle of the fire could be heard for blocks around.

On warm evenings in Defiance, they can be heard for blocks, emanating from a backyard up on Melody Lane, the percussion of iron striking iron from 40 feet.

He watched a police van with flashing lights drive slowly down the street, blaring a recorded announcement that could be heard for blocks.