block out
Example Sentences
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"They block out so much light that you can't see anything through them except the Sun," she told the PA news agency.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The pandemic was a painful, scary time that many of us have tried to block out.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
Down streets, through alleys, my palm pressed over my nose to block out the nauseating odors rising from trash heaps.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
