Along with a significant bloc of former Nation members, many of these Muslim branches oppose crucial aspects of the organization's beliefs, which some consider blasphemy.

That strategy was not a new one but has over the past two decades helped many town candidates, Democrats and Republicans, win support from two significant blocs of voters.

Then, too, road presenters make up a significant bloc of voters, and as one person interviewed put it, "they frequently vote with their future wallet in mind."

Today we stand shoulder to shoulder as the most significant religious bloc in America.

Especially around the United Nations, they represent a significant bloc of potential tenants.

The 2006 Congressional elections also brought to Congress a significant bloc of conservative Democrats who are likely to support protectionist policies.

But the new administration cannot succeed on bipartisanship if a significant bloc within our own party insists on excluding Republican moderates with litmus tests.

But Mr. Levy holds a significant bloc of support in the Likud Central Committee, which chooses the party's leader.

Langley was an influential lord who represented a significant bloc, and rose to defend Burley.

Mr President, this report on services of general interest in Europe deals with a field of tension between two significant blocs.