overtaken
Example Sentences
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Rai harboured hopes of becoming a Formula 1 driver as a youngster, but it was an idea which was quickly overtaken.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
And while Americans may think Nevada — home of gambling mecca Las Vegas — would be the state with the most handle, other states have overtaken the Silver State in recent years.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Although Lilly has been a later entrant to the weight-loss drug market than Novo, it nonetheless has overtaken its competitor in recent months, as sales of Lilly’s Zepbound injection continue to pull ahead of Wegovy.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
For a moment, it seemed like streaming had finally overtaken television.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The rational part of my brain finally kicked in, stomping down the chaos of panic and terror that had overtaken me.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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