overtake – v. to catch up with and pass something

sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country (usually plural)

sector – n. an area of an economy; a part of an economy that includes certain kinds of jobs

opportunity – n. a series of events that make it possible to do something

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