overtake

Example Sentences

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The UK remained the world's third largest music market, while China overtook Germany as the fourth biggest, having entered the top 10 less than a decade ago.

From BBC

But in January, South Korea overtook China as the largest contingent, a trend that continued in February, with visitors from the country jumping 28.2 percent to 1.1 million.

From Barron's

Personal finance is overtaking economics in the classroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

At seven and nine years old—blurs of untucked shirts, grimy knee pants, and stockings bagging down around their ankles— they overtook the shop with their noise.

From Literature

The "boost" and "overtake" modes provide extra electrical energy to help drivers pass their rivals.

From BBC