overtaken
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The firm’s leading position in bankruptcy was overtaken by larger competitors and a shift toward private-equity-driven restructurings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
But after an early lead in the count, he was overtaken by the veteran incumbent, who became the first presidential candidate to overturn a first round loss to win in the second round.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In that time 14 countries have overtaken Brazil in per capita GDP, including the Dominican Republic, Guyana and Thailand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
But the pattern is becoming unmistakable: records that once marked the extreme edge of the UK's climate are being overtaken with remarkable speed.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Swiss jumped out to an early lead but were soon overtaken by the German boat.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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