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
Regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection as "they don't block out the harmful rays of sunlight" - with this eclipse, 8% of the sun's surface will still be visible, Sanders said.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 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
“Help me wet down some paper towels and shove them under the door to block out the smoke.”
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
