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overtake

[oh-ver-teyk] / ˌoʊ vərˈteɪk /


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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

ETFs have long been associated with low-cost passive investing, and the decadeslong rise of follow-the-index strategies—along with tax advantages—has helped them overtake mutual funds as the dominant vehicle for new investment dollars in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

ADEN, Yemen — The ambush spot was good: Single-lane street, just enough space to overtake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Still running, he glanced over his shoulder and saw them, one on each side, seemingly about to overtake him.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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