drown out
Example Sentences
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"They drown out the crowd a little bit and bring down the bass, because sometimes it can be really overwhelming and you can't hear properly", she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
So instead, firefighters are blasting a constant stream of water into the belly of the warehouse, hoping to drown out the flames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Even when overnight wealth just seems too easy and know-nothings have the confidence of experts, it’s human nature to join the crowd and drown out warnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
I close my eyes and try to drown out the sound, which seems so inappropriate now.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
