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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After watching the new documentary by skiers Christina Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, our articles editor has a few thoughts on why ski mountaineering films overshadow other adventure movies.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The economic priorities of his visit — as well as his efforts to raise support for Ukraine — will, however, likely be overshadowed by expanding hostilities across the Middle East, DW reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Milan Cortina Paralympic Games had already been overshadowed by diplomatic tension, after IPC officials decided to allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete under their national flags, despite Russia's on-going full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
What was striking at the Davos conference this year was how easily this issue was brushed aside — overshadowed by the urgency of the issue du jour.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
The economic priorities of his visit — as well as his efforts to raise support for Ukraine — will, however, likely be overshadowed by expanding hostilities across the Middle East, DW reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Milan Cortina Paralympic Games had already been overshadowed by diplomatic tension, after IPC officials decided to allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete under their national flags, despite Russia's on-going full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 1 Mar. 2026
What was striking at the Davos conference this year was how easily this issue was brushed aside — overshadowed by the urgency of the issue du jour.
—Ajaypal Banga, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overshadow
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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