Example Sentences
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It meant Duckett's second consecutive century eclipsed Rathnayake's effort, as England's opener capitalised on a batting-friendly surface and a tiring Sri Lanka attack.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Institutional investors’ bids eclipsed the shares allocated to them by 70 times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
You, the tiny David, have eclipsed the Goliath and conquered space!
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The original account stated that "the Sun was totally eclipsed."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
A star appeared behind them and was momentarily eclipsed by some movement.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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