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overtake

[oh-ver-teyk] / ˌoʊ vərˈteɪk /


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But the nature of Monaco means that certain aspects of overtake mode will not be in play this weekend.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

No-one knows how overtake mode will affect racing in Monaco until Sunday afternoon.

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

One candidate could appear to be in the lead on election night and another could overtake them once all ballots are counted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Once the train reached a cruising speed of eight hundred miles per hour, Citra excused herself to use the restroom, where she splashed water on her face, trying not to let exhaustion overtake her.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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