block out
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"So many Bogong moths would come through that they could block out the stars and the moon as they went overhead," said Parrott, from Zoos Victoria.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Now their GPS signal is protected by a type of antenna that can block out electronic interference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Briton wore ear plugs during each change of ends, just as he did at Wimbledon to maintain his focus and block out any distracting noise.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The pandemic was a painful, scary time that many of us have tried to block out.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 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
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