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Past tense for to make dark, dim, or indistinct (by casting a shadow over)
“Protestors claim that the proposed high-rise tower will overshadow their neighborhood.”
Past tense for to be superior to
“Cannon, with his height, length, and strength, appeared to completely overshadow his opponent.”
Past tense for to cast a gloom over
“Investor gloom may well overshadow improving economic fundamentals through the summer.”
Past tense for to steal the limelight from
“Yet again, Billy's outrageous exploits would overshadow anything his brother had accomplished.”
Past tense for to exceed in weight or importance
“Professional, technical, managerial, and other skills overshadow language or domain knowledge as an employment criterion.”
Past tense for to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Past tense for to have or exert control or power
Past tense for to rise to or reach a great height while overlooking something
Past tense for to be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
Past tense for to cause or bring gloom, especially to something meant to be enjoyable
Past tense for to have a commanding position over
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