blot out
Example Sentences
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So, if like Mr. Rao, you’ve developed a raging case of umbraphilia — the love of eclipses — you’ll have three chances over the next four years to see the moon blot out the sun.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024
The moon was too far from Earth to completely blot out the sun, but will be at just the right distance on April 8.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023
But in voters’ minds the bad news seems to blot out the good, and when pollsters ask if his age is an issue most say yes.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023
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
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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