be overtaken
Example Sentences
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The seven-time champion got ahead of Verstappen in the first pit stops - only to be overtaken again the next time around, the Dutchman making a brilliant move at Turn One that caught Hamilton napping.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Canada has become the latest country to be overtaken by South Korea in the league table of the world’s largest stock markets by capitalization.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
The clash comes at a critical juncture for Washington’s tense dealings with Havana, showing how quickly sensitive discussions can be overtaken by unpredictable actors on the margins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Celtic are 23rd in the 36-team table but could be overtaken by a handful of sides playing later on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
It took split-seconds for Weston to come to his senses, and those split-seconds meant everything, for Gloria could not be overtaken.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
