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

At highway speeds, wind noise and tire roar will seep in but not enough to drown out conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Before she can even think about the ramifications, word gets out and everyone else’s opinions drown out Pepper’s own wishes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

That was the first thing Citra’s father did once the scythe left—turn on the TV and blast it to drown out the gleaning on the other side of the wall.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman