drown out

Example Sentences

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The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

GPS—short for Global Positioning System—has long had dead spots, but its reliability has been further eroded by the emergence of cheap handheld devices that can drown out the satellite signals upon which it relies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Whether to just drown out the noise, listen to music or an audiobook, they’re an integral part of my travel experience.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

At Reading, devoted fans screamed every word, frequently threatening to drown out Roan's own vocals, powerful though they were.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

“No children that you know of,” I said, then let out a cackle loud enough to drown out the sound of her ankle bells.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat