- past tense form of overtake.
overtook
Example Sentences
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On the way to the waterfall, the family travelled in a bus with two other British families, but as the driver overtook another vehicle he "lost control and went downhill".
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
At times, the music overtook the gallery, completely captivating the attention of the room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Plus, we examine why Big Tech’s AI spending is $3 trillion higher than it seems, and how Burger King overtook Wendy’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
This year, the company overtook State Farm as the nation’s largest auto insurer, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He was frozen in a stooped posture, as if he’d been trying to dislodge his feet as ice overtook the rest of him.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
