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

Littler has previously been subjected to booing in overseas tournaments and world number nine Gerwyn Price famously wore ear defenders in 2023 to block out the crowd noise.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Drawing the curtains to block out a warm summer's afternoon, I did everything I could to avoid being sick for the 10th time that day and wondered when I'd feel myself again.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

I open my eyes and raise my hand to block out the glare.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson