blinkers

Example Sentences

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Hoping to improve Chief Wallabee’s focus, Mott will have the colt race in blinkers for the first time in the Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

But even he has blinkers on: Yes, 1975 might have been a great, great time in New York, despite garbage strikes, crime rates and municipal bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

In June last year, a Chinese navy vessel flashed blue lights and blinkers at a Philippine coastguard tugboat, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2023

"What are you waiting for?" he called out, his taxi creeping up the street, emergency blinkers on.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds