cast a shadow
Example Sentences
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That cast a shadow over the wider chip sector, according to Luria.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Traffic on the M4 often complicates commutes - and the long‑debated relief road continues to cast a shadow over discussions about the city's growth.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
But worse yet, they said, the outcome “would cast a shadow over the citizenship of millions upon millions of Americans, going back generations.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
But while crude prices are down from last week, uncertainty and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz -- through which 20 percent of oil and gas passes -- continued to cast a shadow.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
There were always a half-dozen ships, tankers, and freighters waiting for a berth at the busy port, and often they would anchor close enough to cast a shadow over the tiny island.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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