be overtaken
Example Sentences
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Canada has become the latest country to be overtaken by South Korea in the league table of the world’s largest stock markets by capitalization.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The clash comes at a critical juncture for Washington’s tense dealings with Havana, showing how quickly sensitive discussions can be overtaken by unpredictable actors on the margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Celtic are 23rd in the 36-team table but could be overtaken by a handful of sides playing later on Thursday.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Both teams will be overtaken by South Africa if they win their game against Pakistan on Tuesday.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
And then someone would start talking, someone else would chime in, and the quiet of the barn would gradually be overtaken by conversations like these.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
