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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overtake' in a Sentence

"To catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with." more

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Our team had been overtaking in the final laps of the relay race.
The virus had been overtaking communities despite preventive measures.
They had been overtaking competitors consistently in the marathon.
The company had been overtaking market share with its innovative products.
The detective had been overtaking the suspect for hours in the city chase.

Overtake

oh-ver-teyk
verbTo catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with.
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Last Updated On: July 9, 2024
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