block out

Example Sentences

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My heart thudded faster, closer, till it felt as though it were going to beat its way up into my throat and block out my breath.

From Literature

Just then a shadow passes over us, blocking out the sun.

From Literature

Serving for the championship, she did not blink when Sabalenka closed to 30-30, blocking out the pressure impressively and producing two huge serves to clinch victory.

From BBC

Before the tournament, Swiatek acknowledged the achievement would be a "dream come true" but insisted she was blocking out the outside noise about what was at stake.

From BBC

Door’s large frame blocked out all the other basketball players.

From Literature