block out

Example Sentences

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Many residents had their windows sealed to block out the noise and dust of the construction work.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Always find a way to make one more play, one more steal, one more block out, one more rebound, get one more stop, that’s what we did in overtime,” said James.

From Los Angeles Times

She wears headphones to block out the booms of the explosions.

From Washington Times

So when the orbits line up just right, the little moon can block out the whole sun.

From Seattle Times

Because of the home’s size, he’d blocked out the entire day to accomplish the job.

From Washington Post