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Lilly has eclipsed Novo in terms of market capitalization.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

His net worth has eclipsed $450 billion, according to Altrata, a wealth-intelligence company, more than $100 billion ahead of No. 2 Jeff Bezos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

But the start of Brook's career has eclipsed that of his Yorkshire colleague.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

With approval ratings over 70%, Modi’s popularity has eclipsed that of his party.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

But that battle, which, from its important results, has eclipsed those which preceded it, was but a slaughter of the enemy, with trivial loss on our part, and presenting few instances of individual distinction.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor