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Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

“The larger world, if it doesn’t directly impact the day-to-day,” she told me, “becomes chaff that you kind of block out because you’re so focused on trying to survive this crucible that you’re in.”

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

For the best chance of seeing Iberian lynx in the wild, it’s best to block out three or four days.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

“We can’t just block out one sector of your constituents,” Garcia told the board.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2026

I block out most of the stuff about the tournament that there’s absolutely no way I’m going to.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden




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