blinders

Example Sentences

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“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

Their cultural blinders were imposed on an entire nation, which is why it was so difficult for Latin music, auteur cinema and rap to force their way into the mainstream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2025

I’m also holding out hope that Emmy voters shed their broadcast-TV blinders and give ‘Matlock’ a nod, which would be the first since ‘This Is Us’ in 2021.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

If Akira kept her blinders on, if she ignored Dodger and pushed on despite his signals, she would be as bad as her dad.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz