drown
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
At highway speeds, wind noise and tire roar will seep in but not enough to drown out conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Everywhere he has shown the film, audiences have responded in largely the same way, often laughing so loudly they drown out lines of dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
"They did not drown," he said, indicating that the two most likely died from "suffocation, as unfortunately often happens".
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
I hum to myself to drown out his voice.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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