city block

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  • The new skyscraper occupies an entire city block.
  • The building runs the length of a city block.
  • To get to the cafe, just walk down this street for one city block and turn left.
  • The cafe is just three city blocks away from the subway station.
  • The fire department had to evacuate a whole city block due to the gas leak.
  • They're planning to redevelop an entire city block downtown.
  • He ran the length of a city block to catch the bus.
  • The street fair spanned an entire city block, filled with vendors and music.
  • They are planning to redevelop the entire city block into a modern shopping complex.
  • I had to walk a whole city block in the rain just to find a taxi.
  • How long does it typically take to walk a full city block in Manhattan?
  • He circled the city block several times looking for a parking spot.
  • The parade route stretched over ten city blocks, drawing huge crowds.
  • The new skyscraper will occupy half a city block.
  • Our office is located in a historic city block known for its architecture.
  • In many American cities, a city block is a standard unit of urban distance.
  • Finding parking along this crowded city block can be a real challenge.
  • A fire emergency can require evacuating an entire city block.
  • The mural covers the side of a building that is as long as a city block.
  • Let's just walk around the city block to get some fresh air.