blocked-out
Example Sentences
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As a band played “The Blue Danube,” she blocked out her hellish surroundings and imagined herself on stage in Budapest, dancing to Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"But Sanchi had no idea because she has no social media presence. Her family too had been blocked out from this account. They became aware only once it went viral," she added.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
“It’s as if, when you’re driving your car, you have half the window blocked out, or your headlights don’t work,” Field said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025
I know that it feels like the sun is being blocked out for good.
From Slate • Nov. 6, 2024
He had a moment to think how pretty it was before Ser Mandon blocked out the view.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
