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- shield from light
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indicate roughly
We sketched out our plan - plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general
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prevent from entering
block out the strong sunlight
How To Use block out In A Sentence
- The original version is censored, using goofy Batman inspired cartoon balloon words to block out some excessively gory details.
- Block out the bottom of this picture when it is printed ; the balance of the page will be better.
- They form reefs that which can block outlet pipes. Times, Sunday Times
- To try to block out feelings of emotional pain or inadequacy. Taking Drugs Seriously
- Using music to block out annoying coworkers is a familiar tactic. Use Unplugged Earphones To Avoid Pesky Interruptions | Lifehacker Australia
- This might have generated enough debris to block out sunlight and trigger an ice age, enough sulfuric acid to acidify the oceans, and/or enough carbon dioxide to cause global warming by a greenhouse effect.
- I use headphones on a daily basis as I do a lot of sewing on industrial-class machines and like to block out the mechanical noise as well as listen to the radio clearly.
- They can also block out weeks when they want to use the property themselves. Times, Sunday Times
- To try to block out feelings of emotional pain or inadequacy. Taking Drugs Seriously
- Squeezing her eyes tight she tried to block out Reed's cold, insistent taunts and the jeering catcalls that seemed to get louder with each passing moment.