drown out
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Before she can even think about the ramifications, word gets out and everyone else’s opinions drown out Pepper’s own wishes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The result is a deepening crisis of trust as hyper-realistic AI fabrications compete for attention with -- and often drown out -- authentic images and videos.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
That can be done as simply as bombarding a drone or rocket with signals that drown out the connection to their operator or satellite guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Whether to just drown out the noise, listen to music or an audiobook, they’re an integral part of my travel experience.
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
When I finally got into the dance room with the other guys, we turned up the music and did our best to drown out the reverberations of the many basketballs hitting the floor.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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