Example Sentences

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“As much as they say it’s about free speech, it actually drowns out speech.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

She simply drowns them out with the sound machine as she drifts into a deep sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

"I don't think it increases awareness of them... the public at large have one thing in their head, and that's the Kiss Cam video. That drowns out all the other stuff."

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

But I have quite enjoyed the platform’s small selection, because it spares me from the paralysis of endless choice that drowns me on Netflix.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

“My love for Eyllwe drowns out my fear of the King of Adarlan. But I will not involve you, Elentiya.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas