Example Sentences

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Those issues never fully disappeared but were overshadowed by the brilliance of the soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

However, the results were overshadowed by disappointing guidance and an announcement co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings would step down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

On Friday, all three major U.S. indexes closed at record highs for the third day in a row, as the Iran stalemate continued to be overshadowed by a huge rally by tech stocks.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Stars dictated dressing‑room dynamics, influenced tactical decisions and sometimes overshadowed the collective with inane disputes over things like training schedules or even who should take penalties.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

She had not recognized it in Pilate, whose equilibrium overshadowed all her eccentricities and who was, in any case, the only person she knew of strong enough to counter Macon.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison