drown out

Example Sentences

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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

As I headed home, the hum of Lankershim and the neon blur of bars couldn’t drown out the quiet, unmistakable voice inside me whispering, “I think I just met my future husband.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Whether to just drown out the noise, listen to music or an audiobook, they’re an integral part of my travel experience.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

Clip-clip went Dedd’s shears, as if to drown out anything I might be thinking.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez