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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More and more, the basic overshadows the basketball, and sophomoric reigns supreme.
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Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At the same time, the Biennale has become a flashpoint for political disputes over national exhibitions, particularly those of Israel and Russia, and controversies continue to overshadow the art that will appear at multiple pavilions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Instead, about 18 people came together in a reunion that still had joy and memories but couldn’t avoid being overshadowed by uncertainty.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Quite possibly, there will be other moments for other teams and other players that will overshadow Sunday night’s game in a month’s time.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At the same time, the Biennale has become a flashpoint for political disputes over national exhibitions, particularly those of Israel and Russia, and controversies continue to overshadow the art that will appear at multiple pavilions.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Instead, about 18 people came together in a reunion that still had joy and memories but couldn’t avoid being overshadowed by uncertainty.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Quite possibly, there will be other moments for other teams and other players that will overshadow Sunday night’s game in a month’s time.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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