zoned out
Example Sentences
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He "zoned out" from the conversation and zoomed in on the tune - The Girls by Calvin Harris - and immediately asked for his number with a view to signing him.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
How often have you zoned out of a conversation, wondering if the person you’re talking to is enjoying spending time with you?
From Salon ● May 12, 2025
I cranked up the fan and the bad TV, as one does, and zoned out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
She seemed kind of zoned out, and she was drooling.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
He was quiet for a while, zoned out.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
