drown

Example Sentences

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One resident mentioned the sound will drown out the music of the frogs she hears each evening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

GPS—short for Global Positioning System—has long had dead spots, but its reliability has been further eroded by the emergence of cheap handheld devices that can drown out the satellite signals upon which it relies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

For others, like cacti and succulents, Clare says we mistakenly drown them by unnecessarily watering them.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

His stereo volume increased to drown her out.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen