drown out
Example Sentences
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
GPS—short for Global Positioning System—has long had dead spots, but its reliability has been further eroded by the emergence of cheap handheld devices that can drown out the satellite signals upon which it relies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
As I headed home, the hum of Lankershim and the neon blur of bars couldn’t drown out the quiet, unmistakable voice inside me whispering, “I think I just met my future husband.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
There were times when I would just put my headset on to drown out the chatter in my brain.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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