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

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

Former England assistant Paul Farbrace dismissed the idea Stokes was being "disrespectful" and said his words were a message to his squad to block out the outside noise.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

They simply block out anything they don’t like.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

I had to put my hand up along my brow to block out the sun to see him.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline