Sentence examples for takes to block from inspiring English sources

"They'll do whatever it takes to block any protests," said Mr. Shin.

Instead of needing a sufficient number of dedicated senators to hold the floor for many days and nights, all it takes to block movement on a bill is for 41 senators to raise their little fingers in opposition.

Last night, after a series of public meetings about the film, community leaders vowed to do "anything it takes" to block filming, labelling the book "a violation of the human rights of the community".

Folks are packing the Capitol, prepared to carry out a "citizens' filibuster" if that's what it takes to block the bill.

Lacking money for advertisements, he and his wife took to block walking.

The E.P.A's decision is one of several steps the new administration has taken to block actions initiated in the final days of the Clinton administration.

The suspicions are being fueled by a recent series of actions the administration has taken to block certain publicly financed family planning programs.

A larger question, she wrote, "is about corporate governance, the fiduciary responsibility of not-for-profit boards, and the steps individuals will take to block transparency in an effort to protect their self-interest".

Paul showed no indication that his position had changed since last week's extended floor speech – not officially a filibuster – and that he would do whatever it took to block the Patriot Act's renewal.

Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota, the Senate Democratic leader, said he could "stop the Senate train from moving on the legislative agenda" if that was what it took to block action in privatizing Social Security.

In some ways this is similar to the actions Facebook took to block Google Friend Connect from accessing Facebook accounts last May.