block out
Example Sentences
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"So many Bogong moths would come through that they could block out the stars and the moon as they went overhead," said Parrott, from Zoos Victoria.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
And in case you didn’t know, “duvateen” is the fabric they use on movie sets to completely block out the light.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
"They block out so much light that you can't see anything through them except the Sun," she told the PA news agency.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mr. Palmer walked half a city block out of his way to get past the wires without touching them.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
