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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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It was a relief entirely overshadowed by grief.

From Literature

That signals that geopolitical risks could be muscling their way into asset prices, potentially overshadowing positives from the economic cycle and corporate earnings.

From MarketWatch

Her illness can be fatal and I understand that, for the royal family, Mette-Marit's health overshadows everything.

From BBC

Though it’s still early 2026, the turbulence of the last few weeks is overshadowing its novelty.

From Los Angeles Times

Tech’s losses overshadowed gains in other corners of the market.

From The Wall Street Journal