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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

They simply block out anything they don’t like.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Schedule recurring tasks so they happen automatically - for example, block out lunch in your diary each day or set weekly reminders for bills and chores.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

“Ruby and Feral do, you know. But curtains, well, they don’t block out sounds very well.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor