overtake

Example Sentences

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Climate scientists interviewed by AFP have said 2027 was likely to overtake 2024 as the hottest year on record.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Pratt took an early lead over Raman on election night, but Raman’s numbers improved steadily as mail-in ballots were counted, leading political observers to begin predicting this weekend that she would eventually overtake Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

If the car in front is struggling with rear tyre wear, and is therefore limited on grip during acceleration, that, combined with overtake mode, just might make them vulnerable to the car behind.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Since then, Meta’s advertising business has grown into a $200 billion a year juggernaut that is expected to overtake Google this year as the world’s largest digital-ads seller.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

‘I know in my heart that they have not rested this night. Only an eagle could overtake them now.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien