Examples of 'attempted to block' in a sentence

Meaning of "attempted to block"

attempted to block: This phrase signifies the effort or action taken to prevent or hinder something from progressing or moving forward, typically indicating a defensive or protective measure

How to use "attempted to block" in a sentence

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attempted to block
They also attempted to block the harbour.
Banks and corporate storefronts were smashed, even while liberals attempted to block the block.
We have not attempted to block the report.
I was at a loss to understand, therefore, why the United States attempted to block this.
He attempted to block the progress of the bus.
Most of them were leftists who attempted to block a major intersection.
Iraqis attempted to block the road with vehicles and debris.
It is also being reported thatHernandez attempted to block his cell door with objects.
Yemen has never attempted to block or impede movement through the Yemeni controlled Mandab straits.
Priority Records unsuccessfully attempted to block this release.
Louis attempted to block English imports.
As Yarborough attempted a slingshot pass on the backstretch, Allison attempted to block him.
He also repeatedly attempted to block funding to sanctuary cities.
Heading back to England, he encountered five Bf 109s which attempted to block his flight path.
Other treatments have attempted to block the activity of detrimental hormones such as estrogens.

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On 1 September, Vietnamese insurgents attempted to block his advance.
The Dominicans attempted to block publication of some of his work.
I attempted to block Rachele's consciousness from viewing our location.
Opponents attempted to block.
I attempted to block Rachele 's consciousness.
The British initially attempted to block such initiatives.
Prost attempted to block the move, but hit Heidfeld, sending the German driver into a spin.
The Nixon administration attempted to block their publication.
Wrede attempted to block Napoleon 's line of retreat at Hanau on 30 October.
Hundreds of pro-democracy activists attempted to block transport routes to the city 's airport.
Russia has also attempted to block decisions at the UN Security Council concerning international monitoring.
Previous articleReport, Trump transition team attempted to block UN settlement resolution.
The court attempted to block President Bakili Muluzi from posting him to this position.
Other reports said that conservative cardinals attempted to block Montini 's election in the early balloting.
The group has attempted to block an Italian-American parade celebrating Christopher Columbus and their heritage.
Central government, however, had attempted to block regional developments.
Barrett had earlier attempted to block the protest by taking out a High Court injunction.
Following the rally, some demonstrators attempted to block a nearby street, and police arrested seven.
The CDC attempted to block the CBS investigation.
Writs were issued and Knight attempted to block the band 's future progress.
In 1947 he also attempted to block the activity of the communist leaders in rural areas.
Report, Trump transition team attempted to block UN settlement resolution.
In 1931, Hu Hanmin attempted to block Chiang 's provisional constitution and was put under house arrest.
At 1300 hours, an armed terrorist group attempted to block the Idlib-Harim road near the springs.
Officers attempted to block the suspects' car.
The Irish Government had previously attempted to block this data-sharing relationship, but to no avail.
The Conservative members attempted to block this legislation purely for partisan purposes.
A grassroots effort attempted to block Starbucks from opening in Ocean Beach.
Various high-profile websites have attempted to block password managers, often backing down when publicly challenged.

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