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

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s matching our pace—which means we can’t slow down, not for an instant, because if we do, it will overtake us.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman