block out

Example Sentences

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That’s where he learned how to block out all distractions and focus on his goal.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is blocking out the light so she can work at a highly-sensitive confocal microscope that uses lasers to illuminate brain samples.

From BBC

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

Now, in the worst of times, do they retreat ever inwards to block out the flak?

From BBC

Drawing the curtains to block out a warm summer's afternoon, I did everything I could to avoid being sick for the 10th time that day and wondered when I'd feel myself again.

From BBC