His unexpected freak-out during the meeting startled everyone.

The out-worlder sat quietly at the edge of the campfire, listening as the villagers told stories of their homeland.

When she teaches, she always spells it out so even beginners can follow.

During the briefing, she spelled it out so everyone would understand the new policy.

She kept spelling it out for him until he understood.

When the lecture gets monotonous, she tunes out and starts doodling in her notebook.

During the long meeting, I completely tuned out and started sketching ideas in my notebook.

During the long meeting, I found myself tuning out and doodling in my notebook.

The neighborhood's favorite cafe is out of business after the pandemic, leaving residents without their morning pastries.

Their habit of whispering behind his back tends to creep out new students.