block out

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"We have to block out the outside noise. We have done that really well. People are going to talk up the title race and Arsenal but we have a really calm group."

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Uniformed staff aren’t alone in trying to block out news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

That’s where he learned how to block out all distractions and focus on his goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Bobby closed his eyes to counter any further Talian shenanigans—he didn’t have to see his position, since it was imprinted in his mind—and tried to block out any other distractions.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady