block out

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 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

There’s a long, long way to go, and the Forrests are going to have to keep their doors and windows closed for months to block out construction noise and dust.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

I turn up the music to block out the sound of my own thoughts.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King