drowned out

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We have the opposite problem — mountains of rigorous scientific evidence, drowned out by noisy advice, marketing, and fads.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Playwright Jonathan Spector rewrote lines in “Eureka Day” because laughter drowned out key dialogue and backstage cues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The U.S. blockade of the strait drowned out any negative market impact from the move.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

As Southern California embraces the swell of another packed spring season of festivals and outdoor concerts, BeachLife Festival has found a way to avoid being drowned out — by choosing to ride its own wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Dinah was scratching against the inside of my pocket, but all the sounds around me were drowned out by the voice pounding into my head.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce