eclipse

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But because fewer bettors typically back the underdog, payouts usually don’t eclipse sportsbooks’ overall revenue.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Raising any number in the $40 billion and $80 billion range would eclipse the nearly $30 billion raised by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commonly known as Aramco, in its 2019 IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Some more outlandish estimates suggest they will eclipse the $2billion haul of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

At 41, he’s a threat to eclipse John Williams’ five wins, though Williams’ 54 nominations is well out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He was black, and I didn’t know his name, but he was wearing an old-school Public Enemy T-shirt: Fear of a Black Planet—the bull’s-eye logo poised to eclipse the Earth.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds