Example Sentences

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"And as we slowly sail towards Indonesia the worries about landing are eclipsing the worries of the sea," says Grey.

From BBC • May 30, 2020

Richardson is a perfect example of the extent to which the sheer girths of owners’ egos are eclipsing what should be the NFL’s true narrative: the game.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2017

Here is an au courant example: In NYC Uber cars are eclipsing yellow cabs.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2015

Mobile searches are eclipsing those of organic and paid searches, according to a 2012 study by BIA/Kelsey.

From Forbes • Sep. 18, 2014

Yet the move could also put it in a powerful position to shape the future of mobile devices, which are eclipsing PCs as the center of gravity in computing.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2011