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
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
"If fitness has overtaken your daily joy sources, then it's likely a problem has developed," she added.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Several years ago he became increasingly frustrated with the professionalism that has overtaken the larger Southland high schools — he has been outspoken against the constant stream of transfers — so he had an idea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
I could have overtaken him if we’d had to run much farther.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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