overtake
verb (used with object)
to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with.
was overtaking
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past progressiveof overtake.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Initially releasing songs for their comedy value – “ridiculous tunes grasping for attention” – Burd soon realised his talent for verbal dexterity and his passion for rap was overtaking his satirical ambitions.
From The Guardian ● May 26, 2020
The only sure message in its cryptic ending was that technology was overtaking the folks it was meant to serve and that we’re all screwed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2020
Without mocking the mess he inherited from Zduriencik, Dipoto was frank about the roster he was overtaking going into 2016 when it came to outfield defense.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2017
“Reading the stories about these guys,” he began, then paused to steady the emotion that was overtaking him.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2016
A feeling something like dread was overtaking her.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
