Word: overshadowing
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...Regardless of the tensions that overshadow next week's U.S.-Iran parley, there's no question that each side stands to benefit from some kind of a deal. The new Iraq strategy developed by General David Petraeus, the American commander, and U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker stresses political accomodation inside Iraq. That is based on their judgment that neither the Iraqi insurgents nor the powerful Shi'ite militias can be readily defeated by the U.S. on the battlefield. Iran's active cooperation, or at least tacit support, appears crucial to that strategy. As for Iran, its leaders have said they would...
However, Feldstein said in an interview that gender should not overshadow Athey’s accomplishments...
These outstanding individual performances are also important in helping to overshadow some of the weaker characterizations. Some supporting actors occasionally fall into the trap of over-dramatization, as is easy and common with a Shakespearean play. For several, the monologues and long passages are difficult to deliver realistically. Others attempt to maintain an appearance of shock and artificial enthrallment in the action of the play that is ultimately not believable...
...almost no cost and allows listeners to tune in when they’re not near a radio. HD and streaming technologies both expand radio’s capabilities instead of creating competition through premium content services, as satellite does.The debate over satellite radio shouldn’t overshadow the larger issues confronting the radio industry, namely figuring out ways to incorporate new technology with new programming strategies. Local programming, local personalities, local bands—radio is a medium that needs to be devoted to the communities in which they exist, not to Howard Stern’s deranged...
...would indeed investigate the problems at Walter Reed. The wounded fight a daily battle long after they returned from war. With national politicians finger-pointing and calling soldiers the victims of bad policy, Building 18 was a scandal waiting to happen.It's a shame Walter Reed has let it overshadow the extraordinary care it has provided a generation of warriors...