block out
Example Sentences
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"They block out so much light that you can't see anything through them except the Sun," she told the PA news agency.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The pandemic was a painful, scary time that many of us have tried to block out.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“The larger world, if it doesn’t directly impact the day-to-day,” she told me, “becomes chaff that you kind of block out because you’re so focused on trying to survive this crucible that you’re in.”
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
I can smell an excellent meal being prepared, but it doesn’t block out the odors of mildew and rot.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
