Examples of overshadow in a Sentence
The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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The news of the prison attack was quickly overshadowed by an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar later that day, which caused no casualties, and the announcement of the ceasefire.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The news of the prison attack was quickly overshadowed by an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar later that same day, which caused no casualties, and the announcement of the ceasefire.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Iowa’s reputation as an agricultural powerhouse overshadows the very real pollution and public health challenges posed by inadequate waste management and declining regulatory enforcement.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The release of Miller’s last movie, The Flash, was overshadowed by controversies surrounding the star, who in 2022 faced a series of arrests, including for disorderly conduct and assault charges.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 June 2025
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
The news of the prison attack was quickly overshadowed by an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Qatar later that same day, which caused no casualties, and the announcement of the ceasefire.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
Iowa’s reputation as an agricultural powerhouse overshadows the very real pollution and public health challenges posed by inadequate waste management and declining regulatory enforcement.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The release of Miller’s last movie, The Flash, was overshadowed by controversies surrounding the star, who in 2022 faced a series of arrests, including for disorderly conduct and assault charges.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 June 2025
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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