In hindsight, I'm happy the ambulance was parked there rather than blocks of concrete with the impact that would have caused. (wtf1.com)
The truth is that a resume that begins with block of concrete information such as education or qualifications is considered too «in your face». (coverlettersandresume.com)
Suspension bridges like the George Washington Bridge farther down the Hudson require large anchors — typically huge blocks of concrete — on either side to hold the bridge in place. (scientificamerican.com)