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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
overtake .
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Examples
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But the call overtakes him and the spirit now of God’s own might enters into him.
Sermons for the New Life. 1802-1876 1876
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For instance, in CO, where McCain "overtakes" Obama, suddenly the Senate race where Udall was up several points is now tied.
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You get here and the destructive culture kind of overtakes and overpowers everything else.
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-- A ball which "overtakes" (passes) the opponents 'ball scores five points.
Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium Jessie Hubbell Bancroft
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The horrible old woman made him afraid, especially did her last words make him afraid, because he who was experienced in such matters knew that she had come with no intention of uttering them, that they had burst from her lips in a sudden semi-trance such as overtakes her sisterhood from time to time.
Love Eternal Henry Rider Haggard 1890
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The Traveller, 'walking up hill bridle in hand,' overtakes 'a poor woman; 'the image, as such commonly are, of drudgery and scarcity;
The French Revolution Thomas Carlyle 1838
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China 'overtakes' Germany to become largest exporter
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China 'overtakes' Germany to become largest exporter
WN.com - Articles related to Japan Dec exports rise more than expected 2010
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China 'overtakes' Germany to become largest exporter
WN.com - Articles related to China tightens grip on Kazakh gas 2010
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China 'overtakes' Germany to become largest exporter
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