overshadow

Example Sentences

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It was billed as the battle of the two teenage wonderkids - and for once it was Yamal who found himself overshadowed, cast out of the spotlight.

From BBC

That change, in late February, was largely overshadowed by the company’s conflict with the Pentagon.

From Salon

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless.

From BBC

The showiness of the feathers fought with the busy floral pattern and overshadowed the jacket.

From Literature

While El Barbry's income is growing, Willment explains the success of streamers who have built audiences "overshadows" the fact that "thousands, if not millions of people" are earning nothing, trying to break through.

From BBC