block out
Example Sentences
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For the best chance of seeing Iberian lynx in the wild, it’s best to block out three or four days.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
So when it comes to an actual rush round, they can kind of block out the noise and concentrate on being genuine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Each doll comes with a pink fidget spinner to reduce stress and improve focus, and noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds and therefore limit sensory overload.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Littler has previously been subjected to booing in overseas tournaments and world number nine Gerwyn Price famously wore ear defenders in 2023 to block out the crowd noise.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
The coloring was light, clearly a draft done to block out scenes and placements.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
