overtake

Example Sentences

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Statistics published last month showed that Chinese firm BYD last year sold more EVs than Tesla, overtaking the US industry pioneer in the annual category for the first time.

From Barron's

The bulge slid away, and the blast following it overtook the avalanche within seconds.

From Literature

We are going to see much more overtaking.

From BBC

They have been overtaken by Americans, who are now the industry’s most important customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

His string of performances at Wembley Stadium in June and July means he will overtake Coldplay and Taylor Swift as the artist with the most performances at the venue in a single year.

From BBC