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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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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

The idea of Michael Jackson remains strong enough to overshadow the man himself.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The biggest initial challenge was finding a lead actor who looked and sounded like the legendary pop star, danced like him and wasn’t so well-known he would overshadow the man he plays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

However, he said the state of their relationship would not "at all" overshadow the upcoming royal state visit.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She needed to do something so impressive that it would overshadow any rumors about her birth—something so incredible that no one would dare speak ill of her family.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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