eclipsed
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Such was his success in laying the foundations of one of Europe’s earliest nation states that England ultimately became a juicy takeover target, attracting the attention of William the Conqueror, who then eclipsed Æthelstan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2026
It meant Duckett's second consecutive century eclipsed Rathnayake's effort, as England's opener capitalised on a batting-friendly surface and a tiring Sri Lanka attack.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
You, the tiny David, have eclipsed the Goliath and conquered space!
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
The original account stated that "the Sun was totally eclipsed."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Around me each day were dour faces eclipsed by large piles of books.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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