blot out
Example Sentences
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That did not blot out the fear in many fields that raids could happen at any moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
As the moon lines up precisely between Earth and the sun, it will blot out all but the sun’s outer rim.
From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023
The smoke was starting to blot out the sun.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Top with more paper towels and blot out the excess moisture.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2023
Brewing high thunderheads, he churned the deep with both hands on his trident—called up wind from every quarter, and sent a wall of rain to blot out land and sea in torrential night.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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