as in to catch
to move fast enough to get even with
in the final moments of the race, the horse in the rear sped forward at a furious pace and overhauled the horse that had been leading
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Recent Examples of overhaul
Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
But the next two weeks before the trade deadline could overhaul that approach — for Buzelis’ playing time and the Bulls as a franchise.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Squad overhaul for the future is clearly happening.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
In the Bundesliga, there’s considerable anti-Leipzig sentiment, given the brand commercially overhauled the defunct lower league team SSV Markranstädt into one of the land’s best-performing clubs, circumventing the 50+1 fan ownership rule.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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President Trump’s rapid push to overhaul the federal bureaucracy in his first days in office has been met with a mix of fear, fury and confusion throughout the work force.
—Erica L. Green, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
But the next two weeks before the trade deadline could overhaul that approach — for Buzelis’ playing time and the Bulls as a franchise.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Squad overhaul for the future is clearly happening.
—David Ornstein, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
In the Bundesliga, there’s considerable anti-Leipzig sentiment, given the brand commercially overhauled the defunct lower league team SSV Markranstädt into one of the land’s best-performing clubs, circumventing the 50+1 fan ownership rule.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Local water managers say they were caught off-guard by the decision when they were informed just a day before the water started flowing.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chase seemingly couldn't catch a pass in training camp in 2021.—
Charlie Goldsmith,
The Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, solar power generated 11% of EU electricity, overtaking coal, which fell below 10% for the first time.—
Sibi Arasu,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Global investment in low-carbon energy projects will overtake spending on upstream oil and gas production for the first time this year, according to a report from S&P. Solar energy alone is expected to generate half of this year's green energy investment.—
Katie Fehrenbacher,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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An internal email obtained by Spotlight on Maryland revealed one school system official responded to concerns from board member Terri Kocher with claims that a revision to the Patriot Program was necessary to boost equity and address concerns from the local teacher union.—
Patrick Hauf,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Bill Wells was the only member to object to any revisions.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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No UConn women’s basketball signees make McDonald’s All-American team; Huskies still chasing No. 4 prospect CT could see more snow this week, according to National Weather Service.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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Though fans would likely love another showdown between Pereira, the light heavyweight champion is chasing a much bigger legacy fight.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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As of late 2024, outstanding federal student loan debt reached approximately $1.64 trillion, up from $1.59 trillion in early 2021.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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Despite Colombia’s reliance on American spending, Petro has pursued controversial diplomatic pursuits that often run counter to Washington’s geopolitical agenda.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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But there's a ton of science to do first: NASA is currently pursuing innovations in the air, food, water, power, shelter, spacesuits, and communications that astronauts will need.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The dissolution and subsequent reformation of safety teams at OpenAI demonstrates the ongoing debate about how best to approach AI safety governance.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whether that’s the debut of Jacob Fatu, the recent reformation of the OG Bloodline or Punk making a deal with Paul Heyman to help the babyface Bloodline at Survivor Series, the twists just keep on coming.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
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Add in pitcher Joe Musgrove’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and the lack of clarity about the ownership transition and things seem murky.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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As much as the radio industry is in turmoil, transition and cost-cutting, there is still something compelling when a Talkie like Greenberg delivers a bold, original opinion without resorting to cheap tricks.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhaul. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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