overtaken
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Events have overtaken the book in that regard, as Mr. Valensi announced a “temporary break” from the band as it tours this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 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
Lately, however, products from Chinese and European rivals have overtaken the Model Y in a number of fundamental metrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
And there's been a further decline in the number of entries for French, which was overtaken in popularity by Spanish for the first time last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The words had, once again, overtaken her; they overpowered her throat, and tumbled out.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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