Example Sentences

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But the mystery that had shadowed him for nearly two years was finally resolved.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024

But the title drought had shadowed a consistently strong franchise.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2020

Margaret Thatcher had been expected to appoint him to her cabinet as secretary of state for Scotland - he had shadowed the job in opposition for four years - if he had won that year.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2017

Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II had shadowed Arcidiacono all the way down the court and 6-foot-9 Isaiah Hicks came toward him as he began to pull up.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2016

Clouds, which had shadowed the monument, skittered away to the north, and the late-afternoon sun broke through to bathe the reflecting pool and shine on the gaily dressed Easter crowd.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman