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

Everywhere he has shown the film, audiences have responded in largely the same way, often laughing so loudly they drown out lines of dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 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

Esther walked away from them, shaking her head and humming loudly as if to drown out the sound of Rivka’s voice.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen