blinders

Example Sentences

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Which goes to show how even those who consider themselves “realists” can wear blinders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“The courts are wearing blinders and just focusing on the plain language of the statute. It’s a textual analysis,” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

On the other hand, Alma is moving with blinders on.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2025

“I really like the way that he’s got the blinders on it, and nothing’s affecting him,” Dodger manager Dave Roberts said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

They looked straight ahead like horses with blinders.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides