She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.
The sign says “No Overtaking.”
Seasickness can overtake passengers when the ship encounters a storm.
Recent Examples on the WebShane Van Gisbergen won the first Xfinity race of his NASCAR career on Saturday afternoon, overtaking Justin Allgaier in the final laps at Portland.—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2024 In the ever-changing urban landscape of New York City, where real estate is in extremely high demand, there are myriad examples of development — or the tastes of the wealthy and powerful — overtaking public art.—Anna Kodé, New York Times, 31 May 2024 Cincinnati, which could have overtaken Miami in the Eastern Conference standings, also lost, 2-0 to Nashville, and remained in second place with 33 points.—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 But with Josh not being able to work in China and Lily being the sole income earner, disagreements start to overtake the relationship and this financial contrast becomes a major source of contention between the couple.—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for overtake
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