block out

Example Sentences

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Uniformed staff aren’t alone in trying to block out news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

That’s where he learned how to block out all distractions and focus on his goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

There’s a long, long way to go, and the Forrests are going to have to keep their doors and windows closed for months to block out construction noise and dust.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Drawing the curtains to block out a warm summer's afternoon, I did everything I could to avoid being sick for the 10th time that day and wondered when I'd feel myself again.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

He could see his reflection better than anything outside the train, so he pressed his hands against the glass to block out the light from inside the car.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro