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to catch up with and pass (a person, vehicle etc); (of storms, troubles etc) to happen suddenly, by surprise

catch; pass

beat befall catch up with engulf outdistance outdo outstrip overwhelm better happen hit overhaul reach strike come upon gain on get past get to leave behind take by surprise
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1) of overtake (overtook)

OVERTAKE as in Wiktionary
OVERTAKE as in Wikipedia