block out
Example Sentences
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“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
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
“We can’t just block out one sector of your constituents,” Garcia told the board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
"We have to block out the outside noise. We have done that really well. People are going to talk up the title race and Arsenal but we have a really calm group."
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
I slid down in my seat and tried to block out the argument.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
