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overshadow

[oh-ver-shad-oh] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /


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Raman’s supporters acknowledge she has shortcomings when it comes to retail politics, but say those should not overshadow her strengths.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"We've been working hard in our main markets and we don't want something like this to overshadow everything that's been done to prioritise people's health."

From BBC • May 10, 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

“Exactly. I have always liked the notion that the American twins were actually a poltergeist phenomenon; certainly poltergeists can overshadow any more interesting manifestation. Bad ghosts drive out good.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson




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