block out

Example Sentences

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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

They simply block out anything they don’t like.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

Schedule recurring tasks so they happen automatically - for example, block out lunch in your diary each day or set weekly reminders for bills and chores.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

The moon was just a sliver, and after I breached the initial overgrowth, the trees became high enough to block out its meager light.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros