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shadow

[shad-oh] / ˈʃæd oʊ /






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Well, they may also find it cheaper to stay and get around the continent—whether that’s exploring the Eiffel Tower in Paris or grabbing a slice of pizza in the shadow of Rome’s Colosseum.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Union membership is also a shadow of what it once was: about a third of U.S. workers in the 1950s, versus 10% last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, the large Radio Korea sign in big, white block letters is gone, with just a shadow of an imprint.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In the shadow of Duntarvie Castle's ruins, which lie among fields west of Edinburgh, there's a barn made of steel and wood.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Fin-Kedinn fell silent, the firelight etching his face with shadow.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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