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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His America First agenda is somewhat overshadowed by his war cry in Venezuela and his pro-Russia tilt in settling the Ukraine war.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
But this year, a long list of controversies has overshadowed the event.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
But their higher cardiovascular risk may overshadow the benefit.
—Genevieve Hofmann, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Nov. 2025
But this year, a long list of controversies has overshadowed the event.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
But their higher cardiovascular risk may overshadow the benefit.
—Genevieve Hofmann, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025
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 30 Nov. 2025.
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