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As one of the most notable beneficiaries of the AI boom, the data-analytics giant saw its shares more than double in 2025, easily eclipsing the Nasdaq’s 20% gain.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men's 50m freestyle, eclipsing Australian Cameron McEvoy's 20.88 which he set in March, but Gkolomeev's time will not be recognised by official authorities.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A January auction of Ross’ paintings raised $1.27 million for public media, eclipsing the $662,000 raised at a November 2025 auction in Los Angeles.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Kepler also identified around 3,000 eclipsing binary systems, where one star periodically passes in front of the other.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Pet nodded at her and crouched against the wall next to the shower, its body aggressively eclipsing the rest of the bathroom.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi