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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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of overshadow was
before the 12th century
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