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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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But Rayner, her allies say, did not want to overshadow the King's speech or undermine the announcement of new legislation she had helped with while a minister.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The latest top-line beat appeared to overshadow weak guidance for the current quarter.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Jeff Bezos’ participation in this year’s Met Gala sparked protests that threatened to overshadow the event itself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Plus, Hoover never wanted his men to overshadow him.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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