Because they don't have a flat design, they're not ideal for side sleeping, but if you're a back sleeper or you need something to drown out ambient noise on a plane or train, these headphones do the trick.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/headphones-for-sleeping/

I asked for title after title, read title after title, using Verne to drown out the war’s anxieties.

Source: https://flaglerlive.com/186015/lw-230208a/

'Music can also help to drown out any external noises that might otherwise cause your dog to worry.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12487115/how-dog-separation-anxiety.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

On the other side was a somewhat larger group of more than 200 counter-protesters who had come to "drown out hate" as a response to Elston's "Education over Indoctrination" march.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-protest-five-arrested-1.6871679?cmp=rss

The posts have since sparked a fevered debate online as some parents brand drinkers 'irresponsible' - but other mums and dads say booze is absolutely necessary to drown out screaming children.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12810381/The-great-soft-play-booze-debate-Parents-say-need-alcohol-play-centre-events-slam-irresponsible-think.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Why did the reporters covering Drag Queen Storytime at Niwot’s The Wandering Jellyfish center the twelve protesters when more than 100 counter-protesters showed up to drown out the hate and hypocrisy?

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/03/04/community-editorial-board-drag-story-hour/