A Thessalian delegation suggested that the allies could muster in the narrow Vale of Tempe, on the borders of Thessaly, and thereby block Xerxes's advance.

But Mr. Thompson admitted that it isn't really up to him - and the administration's allies in the Senate blocked a measure that would have made Mr. Thompson's promise binding.

Should allies be informed and might they block the access of the C.I.A. teams to their targets?

Mr. Fujimori and his Congressional allies blocked efforts to investigate the allegations, and the man later recanted his assertions.

Suddenly, from behind a bush, the ally came out and blocked my way.

She presented with asymptomatic ally blocked fallopian tubes.

But Mr. Jennings and his allies blocked that vote, accusing Mr. Toussaint of selling out the members and settling for too little.

A decade ago, Cuban-American lawmakers, their allies and a well-financed lobby blocked discussion of engagement by questioning the anti-Communist credentials of the policy critics.

The United States and its allies have blocked the sale, contending that the goods could be used for other than relief purposes.

That inconsistency has made it difficult for Mr. Christopher to persuade allies to block investments, loans and credits to Iran.