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eclipses

  • plural of eclipse.
  • present tense form of eclipse (3rd person singular).

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A bearish outside week is when the current week’s trading range completely eclipses the previous week’s range — suggesting sellers have taken control of the market from buyers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"Folks for whatever reason sometimes push the narrative that eclipses cause earthquakes," Fernando said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

It could not be credibly disputed on the basis of the statistics if he draws level with or eclipses Vardon.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Its projected 8.4% growth rate eclipses the 7.5% projected for the AI-heavy professional and technical-services sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Dr. Harlow Shapley of Harvard gave Dad a hundred or more photographs of stars, nebulae and solar eclipses.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey