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

A blanket was placed over his head, which was described as "commonplace" at the nursery, to block out light from the windows and help children sleep.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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 almost enough to block out the obscenely soft sound of my parents’ bedroom door closing behind me.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx