overtake

Example Sentences

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Although Japan and the Netherlands are the favorites to win the group, Sweden could overtake both with a win, provided the Dutch do no better than a draw.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

On its third day as a public company, its market value is poised to overtake that of Amazon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

And unlike the ECB, hope the news flow next Thursday doesn’t overtake him.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But if it is to make a difference and enable drivers to at least get into a position to try an overtake, this is likely to be in combination with an offset in tyre degradation.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Cari ran fast enough to overtake Beto, and she threw her arms around his legs.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez