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

Each doll comes with a pink fidget spinner to reduce stress and improve focus, and noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds and therefore limit sensory overload.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 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

Now, in the worst of times, do they retreat ever inwards to block out the flak?

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

Now, if I were back in Chicago, I’d just stuff a pillow over my head to block out the noise, figuring it was a neighbor.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia