overshadow
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Discontent among the Poles already threatens to overshadow an upcoming conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction scheduled later this month in the northern Polish city of Gdansk.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Raman’s supporters acknowledge she has shortcomings when it comes to retail politics, but say those should not overshadow her strengths.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The top-line beat appeared to overshadow weak guidance for the current quarter.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Pong resolved that he would build up a mountain of good deeds to overshadow his bad ones.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing overshadow
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