blinders
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The chief justice has seemingly worn blinders for life.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Which goes to show how even those who consider themselves “realists” can wear blinders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“The courts are wearing blinders and just focusing on the plain language of the statute. It’s a textual analysis,” he says.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
We need to fight to preserve our right to see history clearly, without superpatriotic blinders.
From Salon • Oct. 14, 2025
“Hey, boy. I just need to get these blinders on you. Can we do that? Huh?”
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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