be overtaken

Example Sentences

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But that will be overtaken in 2027 by the former Pfizer building in midtown, which will have around 1,600 apartments.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

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

Communities in the Delta would be overtaken by extensive construction work for years, they said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

It took split-seconds for Weston to come to his senses, and those split-seconds meant everything, for Gloria could not be overtaken.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov