Sentence examples for measures to block from inspiring English sources

It took extraordinary measures to block communications, cutting all Internet connections and mobile phone networks.

In September the Japanese government approved measures to block the transfer of funds to North Korea.

As a backup to border enforcement, they called for worker verification measures to block American employers from hiring illegal workers.

Additional measures to block roads were organised early, to minimise opposition crowds, while government supporters were bused in from around the country.

Even if the Democrats recapture the House and hold the Senate, the Republican minority could continue to use filibusters and other measures to block the majority's business.

The lucrative deal is swathed in secrecy and successive UK governments have taken unprecedented measures to block the release of information concerning it.

Representatives were voting on a measure to block the amendment -- not on the amendment itself, although it was effectively rejected.

Less than two decades ago it was seen as an outrage; Bill Clinton signed into law a measure to block it.

Last Friday, the Senate handed Mr. Obama an early legislative victory when it voted 52 to 42 to defeat a measure to block the final disbursement of the money.

At some point there will be a vote on a measure to block plans to cut the number of Commons seats from 650 to 600.

There had been talk that McConnell and his colleagues might help mount a write-in candidacy, or take some other measure to block Moore.