blinkers

Example Sentences

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But even he has blinkers on: Yes, 1975 might have been a great, great time in New York, despite garbage strikes, crime rates and municipal bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

“Then I said, ‘maybe blinkers will keep him smart and focused and running’ and it did today, so this is where to do it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024

“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

On Saturday evening, Owen Farrell - so forward-focused he might as well be in blinkers - may finally allow himself to reflect.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2022

Hoping to focus the horse’s mind on his job and reduce the distractions of the rail, Smith fitted Seabiscuit with a set of blinkers that restricted his vision to the track straight ahead of him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand