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drown out

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silence
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Now that Cregger’s “Resident Evil” looks and feels a bit more like the classic games, I fear the effusive reaction will drown out Anderson’s franchise’s nutty strengths forever.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

And if he performs in the postseason, that will drown out any lingering what-ifs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Secular Israelis were prepared with a counter-protest, blowing whistles to drown out the chants and with some wearing pink lapel buttons showing a middle finger.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

We're speaking in the middle of the same crowded bistro, where maracas, horns, matracas, and chants almost drown out our conversation.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Fury roars in my head, loud enough to drown out my every other thought.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black


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