block out
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"So many Bogong moths would come through that they could block out the stars and the moon as they went overhead," said Parrott, from Zoos Victoria.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The pandemic was a painful, scary time that many of us have tried to block out.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
They are 68% more likely to block out time for thinking and 50% more likely to consciously track their time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
If the night were not so black already, she would have closed her eyes to block out any light.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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