overtake

Example Sentences

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His omnipresence in public recently has sparked conversations about whether he could overtake Vice President J.D.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Leclerc, who has spent more than 20 years mastering the art of the overtake since his days in go-karts, compared the whole thing to a videogame power-up: “This is like a mushroom in Mario Kart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Many investors want out of private credit this year, given increased regulatory scrutiny of the sector, concerns about “cockroaches” and fears that AI could overtake the software industry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He was much too late to overtake the filly or Professor Paul, but his rally carried him to fourth place, just four lengths behind Myrdewood, who had broken the track record.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand