drown out

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

Bigger tiptoed up the steps, one at a time, hoping that the roar of the furnace and the men’s voices and the scraping of the shovel would drown out the creaking sounds his feet made.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright