block out
Example Sentences
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Many residents had their windows sealed to block out the noise and dust of the construction work.
The opener, who on Tuesday was named in the squad to play Ireland, is not on social media, which he said helps him block out "outside noise".
From BBC
Astronomers solve this problem by filtering starlight with an item known as a coronagraph, which blocks out the bright central area of the star, and by keeping images steady and crisp with adaptive optics technology.
From Scientific American
He says the challenger must block out the crowd, but feels it will be a tough ask in dethroning the champion.
From BBC
Video footage on social media showed flames raging across the horizon, engulfing houses and trees, while smoke blocked out the sky.
From Reuters
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