block out

Example Sentences

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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

Users try to keep their voices low and often wear headphones to block out sound from their dictating neighbors, dialing down the annoyance factor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It was important therefore to win, not only to defend their title, not only to block out the noise, but to enjoy it one more time.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

That’s fast, and you were able to perform that experiment quickly because you were able to concentrate on the task and block out distractions.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell