Example Sentences

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By the turn of the century, Pixar’s progress in computer-generated animations had eclipsed Disney’s traditional hand-drawn style, namely with the first totally computer-generated animation “Toy Story”.

From Reuters • Oct. 28, 2023

By the time the 1980s rolled around, Crosby’s personal problems had eclipsed his songwriting, making him a poster-boomer for hippie utopia deferred.

From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2023

Since 2016, zero Washington wideouts had eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in a season — while that feat was accomplished 160 times elsewhere in the FBS.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2022

Ms. Hochul said that the debate around public safety had eclipsed those issues but described them as “urgent items that need to be addressed before the end of session.”

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2022

The sun had eclipsed nearly half the sky, blasting it of all color.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee