drown out
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I added enough hot sauce to drown out the lemon.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
We're speaking in the middle of the same crowded bistro, where maracas, horns, matracas, and chants almost drown out our conversation.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
I do as well, cheering as loudly as I can in order to drown out the storm of thoughts brewing in my head.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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