eclipsed

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In 2024, scientists warned that U.S. investments in science and technology would soon be eclipsed by initiatives in China, which was already filing roughly 10,000 more patents a year than the U.S.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Kim, a self-proclaimed animal lover known for her campaigns to ban the dog-meat trade in South Korea, was at the centre of several scandals that often eclipsed her husband's tenure in office.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Fear about these stocks eclipsed enthusiasm, and despite continued earnings strength in fourth-quarter earnings, the stocks most closely associated with AI suffered.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The issue has since eclipsed almost every other campaign theme.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Lulu and Courtney cry at once, but this inconceivability is eclipsed by Clementine, who says, “Can I try on your hat?”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson