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overtake

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/
verb
  1. To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

    "The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus."

  2. To become greater than something else

  3. To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

    "Our plans were overtaken by events."

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