Examples of overshadow in a Sentence
The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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The uncertainty around tariffs overshadowed a surprise rise in comparable sales, snapping 12 quarters of declines, during the all-important holiday quarter.
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Savyata Mishra, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Unprecedented pressure on peace treaty The creeping threat of war has overshadowed domestic issues facing the leaders of both countries.
—Sarah El Sirgany, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Too often, history overlooks their incredible contributions, overshadowed by societal norms.
—Elsa Sevilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The pursuit of producing what is considered the best cement in the world often overshadows the ecological cost.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Savyata Mishra, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Unprecedented pressure on peace treaty The creeping threat of war has overshadowed domestic issues facing the leaders of both countries.
—Sarah El Sirgany, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Too often, history overlooks their incredible contributions, overshadowed by societal norms.
—Elsa Sevilla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The pursuit of producing what is considered the best cement in the world often overshadows the ecological cost.
—Silvia Benedetti, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overshadow
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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