overtake

Example Sentences

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ADEN, Yemen — The ambush spot was good: Single-lane street, just enough space to overtake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Lee noted that Arm anticipates data-center business will overtake mobile to become the company’s largest revenue driver in a few years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Ferrari's strong starts and superior cornering speed puts them in the mix in the early laps, and the new hybrid engine with their "boost" and "overtake" modes leads to switching of positions for a while.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

They are making the pace, they overtake us continually.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque