overtake

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 9, 2026

ETFs have long been associated with low-cost passive investing, and the decadeslong rise of follow-the-index strategies—along with tax advantages—has helped them overtake mutual funds as the dominant vehicle for new investment dollars in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Many investors want out of private credit this year, given increased regulatory scrutiny of the sector, concerns about “cockroaches” and fears that AI could overtake the software industry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

He does not like the artificiality of the racing with the overtake mode and boost buttons.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He was much too late to overtake the filly or Professor Paul, but his rally carried him to fourth place, just four lengths behind Myrdewood, who had broken the track record.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand