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shadow

[shad-oh] / ˈʃæd oʊ /






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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

That cast a shadow over the wider chip sector, according to Luria.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

And in the Commons, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said "police appeared more concerned with the accusation of racism" than "helping Henry".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Danny didn’t think a cloud’s shadow could look like a person, but he kept this to himself.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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