overtake

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Jones said in the time it took for the BMW to overtake, he was then aware of a blue Audi A4 alongside, also overtaking him.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

As retail media networks overtake television in ad revenue, they are also taking a page from the way TV pitches itself to marketers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

His omnipresence in public recently has sparked conversations about whether he could overtake Vice President J.D.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

In the afternoon the dark clouds began to overtake them: a sombre canopy with great billowing edges flecked with dazzling light.

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