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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as a shadow" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that follows closely or is a reflection of something else, often in a metaphorical sense.
Example: "He moved through the crowd as a shadow, unnoticed and silent."
Alternatives: "like a ghost" or "in the background".
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This player is known as a shadow.
"Princess Turandot" begins as a shadow play.
I kind of remember her now as a shadow.
Vietnam hung as a shadow over Mr. Perry's service.
She appears in the book only as a shadow.
Roberta Blackman-Woods resigned as a shadow housing minister.
Steve Reed resigned as a shadow local government minister.
But Marnie is as elusive as a shadow.
Sharon Hodgson resigned as a shadow minister for children.
Peterborough United are as tenacious as a shadow.
Diana Johnson has resigned as a shadow foreign minister.
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