overtake

Example Sentences

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Jones said in the time it took for the BMW to overtake, he was then aware of a blue Audi A4 alongside, also overtaking him.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Italian said he was "very annoyed" by an incident at Turn One on lap six, in which he tried to overtake Russell around the outside and ended up off the track.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Are we going to overtake ServiceNow day one? No,” Bhusri said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

One candidate could appear to be in the lead on election night and another could overtake them once all ballots are counted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He was now twice the length of the canoe from me and though I paddled fast I could not overtake him.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell