blinkers
Example Sentences
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Hoping to improve Chief Wallabee’s focus, Mott will have the colt race in blinkers for the first time in the Derby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
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
"I trimmed down my team too as I was moving at 100mph with the blinkers on. It has taken a bit of time but now I'm here."
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
When it was safe to cruise ahead, Pa put on his blinkers and turned left toward Atlantic Avenue.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
