eclipsed

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It was pushed down to third place behind the reformist People's Party, and eclipsed by the conservative Bhumjaithai party, which benefitted from a surge of nationalist sentiment after the border war with Cambodia.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In 2024, scientists warned that U.S. investments in science and technology would soon be eclipsed by initiatives in China, which was already filing roughly 10,000 more patents a year than the U.S.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Kim, a self-proclaimed animal lover known for her campaigns to ban the dog-meat trade in South Korea, was at the centre of several scandals that often eclipsed her husband's tenure in office.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Revenue ticked down to $5.4 billion, but still eclipsed Wall Street models of $5.31 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

A moment later the lid of the barrel was pried off, revealing a circle of blue sky that was instantly eclipsed by a man, peering in.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood