overtake

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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

It’s the grim picture that has overtaken the market in recent months, leading to descriptions of a software apocalypse.

From Barron's

Aged 37, the Bugonia star is the youngest woman ever to earn seven Oscar nominations, overtaking Meryl Streep, who was 38.

From BBC

The stock has fallen 31% over the past three months as optimism around its previous earnings report was overtaken by concern about AI hitting the software sector more generally.

From Barron's

Each was using the new 'boost' and 'overtake' modes, which give more electrical deployment, to pass and re-pass each other in the early laps of the race.

From BBC