drown
Example Sentences
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 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
We let the clackety-clack of the T drown out any chance for conversation.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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