overtake

Example Sentences

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Liz Kimmins' proposals include making it illegal to overtake a bus when it is stationary.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The Martin County Sheriff’s Department said that Woods had tried to overtake another vehicle when his Land Rover clipped it, listing and then rolling over.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Lee noted that Arm anticipates data-center business will overtake mobile to become the company’s largest revenue driver in a few years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Ferrari's strong starts and superior cornering speed puts them in the mix in the early laps, and the new hybrid engine with their "boost" and "overtake" modes leads to switching of positions for a while.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Once they made it to level ground and could run, they’d overtake us in no time.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs