overshadowing

Example Sentences

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But optimism surrounding U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects are overshadowing the “increasingly dire” declines for U.S. and international supplies, said Richey.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Karman Holdings dropped 5.1% after the drone maker’s first-quarter earnings missed analysts’ expectations, overshadowing a 51% surge in revenue.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

BNP Paribas slipped after the French lender set aside more than $1 billion in provisions, overshadowing a first-quarter profit beat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

One of the more interesting themes Spitz develops is the symbiotic relationship between the Beatles and Stones, with the Fab Four mostly overshadowing them — until they didn’t.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Recognizing faces sounds like a very specific process, but Schooler has shown that the implications of verbal overshadowing carry over to the way we solve much broader problems.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell