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
Look closely and humans are already being eclipsed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Chelsea's recent losses eclipsed Manchester City's £197.5m deficit in 2011, despite bringing in £490.9m in revenue, which the club says is the second highest total in its history.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Beijing eclipsed Germany as Hungary’s most active foreign investor in recent years, turning the country of 9.6 million into its European bridgehead for advanced manufacturing.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Seabiscuit disappeared, his compact body eclipsed from the crowd’s view by Stagehand’s long, dark form.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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