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

It was important therefore to win, not only to defend their title, not only to block out the noise, but to enjoy it one more time.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Uniformed staff aren’t alone in trying to block out news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

There’s a long, long way to go, and the Forrests are going to have to keep their doors and windows closed for months to block out construction noise and dust.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Anything to block out the noise from the street below.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz