But the controversy over Dr. Sullivan had overshadowed other deliberations on filling the Cabinet.

However, a controversy overshadowed his candidacy.

Periodic Controversies Few people seem to agree on why controversies periodically overshadow the parade.

Subsequent controversy surrounding his and others' competing claims with regard to aircraft overshadowed his great contribution to the development of airships.

The controversy is overshadowing the first anniversary, on Sunday, of Mrs. Arroyo's rise to the presidency.

The controversy over this performance overshadowed her release that year of Gainsbourg's poetic Néfertiti.

These controversies, however, did not ultimately overshadow positive consumer sentiment and a generally high presidential job approval.

The controversy, and the admission by Garcia, overshadowed the fact that the Yankees left 13 runners on base, 8 of which were stranded in scoring position.

They were shocked to learn that controversy over the war in Vietnam overshadowed their cause.

David Cameron encountered the hostilities as the controversy overshadowed his first visit to Washington as prime minister last week.