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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But unlike “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” spectacle isn’t allowed to overshadow the story.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Shares of Boeing got a lift Wednesday after the aerospace and defense giant’s first-quarter results showed continued strong growth in its defense and space business, enough to overshadow its larger commercial airplanes segment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

An artist wears out his welcome when apologies begin to feel performative rather than meaningful, and when harmful behavior continues to overshadow his work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Doreen didn’t look much better, but the exuberance of her entry was enough to overshadow any haggardness.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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