block out

Example Sentences

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Users try to keep their voices low and often wear headphones to block out sound from their dictating neighbors, dialing down the annoyance factor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

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