It is foreseen that, due to the decline in grain production, China will quickly become a world leading grain importing country, overtaking Japan.
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Overtaking
Synonyms for "overtaking" (2 found)
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Finnish
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"Ralph, you cannot overtake Damon, OK? This is a team order: you cannot overtake Damon. ...That bit about overtaking Damon — you heard that, didn't you? ...You get that, Ralph, did you hear me? ...Ralph, acknowledge." "...Yes, Sam."
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Overtaking is one of the most dangerous maneuvers.
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An overtaking ban for lorries is in force on many motorways.
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