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

He does not like the artificiality of the racing with the overtake mode and boost buttons.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And that maybe someday these animals will overtake us all?

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin