block out
Example Sentences
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The pandemic was a painful, scary time that many of us have tried to block out.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Many of the continent’s buildings lack design features that would keep them cooler in the summer, such as shutters to block out the sun.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
“The larger world, if it doesn’t directly impact the day-to-day,” she told me, “becomes chaff that you kind of block out because you’re so focused on trying to survive this crucible that you’re in.”
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“We can’t just block out one sector of your constituents,” Garcia told the board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The moon was just a sliver, and after I breached the initial overgrowth, the trees became high enough to block out its meager light.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
