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have upstaged

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The Chinese challengers Seedance, Kling and Alibaba’s HappyHorse have rapidly closed the gap on cinematic realism and have upstaged their American rivals by undercutting them on cost.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

During last year’s Easter Parade, he sauntered down Fifth Avenue in a bonnet decorated with clown-topped foam cupcakes and a turtle-shell cape emblazoned with biomorphic shapes that would have upstaged Yves Tanguy.

From The New Yorker Oct. 1, 2018

But Donaldson’s new teammates might have upstaged his return with their own power at the plate.

From Washington Times Jul. 22, 2015

With even a little pep, any one of them could have upstaged the lead players, who are monotonous throughout.

From Seattle Times Apr. 6, 2011

In fact, he may have upstaged the entire N.H.L. trading deadline.

From New York Times Mar. 1, 2011