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block

In computing, a group of records treated as a complete unit for transfer to or from backing storage. For example, many disk drives transfer data in 512-byte blocks.



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1) Sheriff's deputies in Lancaster block off Sunny Lane and Avenue K-6 as they search for a robber.
HUNT FOR ROBBER COMES UP SHORT DEPUTIES COMB QUIET WEST LANCASTER ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
We wanted something that would block off an entire corridor and be easy and quick to set up," said Rita Wilson, the hospital's infection control coordinator, noting that permanent construction was rejected as too expensive and difficult.
Dealing the seal: disease, terrorism concerns drive hospitals' ... by Crowe, Deborah / Los Angeles Business Journal
The 10,400 s/f building with an attached parking garage is located one block off the ocean and some tenants include ColdStone Creamery, a travel agency, and an art gallery.
Meridian arranges loan for retail/office building by Real Estate Weekly
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