drown out
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I added enough hot sauce to drown out the lemon.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
"They drown out the crowd a little bit and bring down the bass, because sometimes it can be really overwhelming and you can't hear properly", she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
He funnels huge amounts of money into those picks so they can win markets and drown out rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
“No children that you know of,” I said, then let out a cackle loud enough to drown out the sound of her ankle bells.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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