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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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As share prices for those two companies grow, they overshadow the rest of the Korean stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 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

But Rayner, her allies say, did not want to overshadow the King's speech or undermine the announcement of new legislation she had helped with while a minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The top-line beat appeared to overshadow weak guidance for the current quarter.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“Exactly. I have always liked the notion that the American twins were actually a poltergeist phenomenon; certainly poltergeists can overshadow any more interesting manifestation. Bad ghosts drive out good.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson




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