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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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Even they were overshadowed by a horrific event last Friday, when a man fatally set fire to himself in full view of news cameras stationed outside the proceedings.
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
In 1968, the Democratic National Convention was overshadowed by clashes between police and demonstrators.
—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
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David Jackson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
In 1968, the Democratic National Convention was overshadowed by clashes between police and demonstrators.
—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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