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NOUN
takeover bid
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In many cases, one of their offspring takes over the reproductive role, which results in widespread inbreeding within colonies.

From Science Daily

The new works Audi team, the German manufacturer having taken over Sauber and produced their own engine, were stymied by a fair few reliability problems early in the test.

From BBC

Since Khamenei took over in 1989, he has managed to keep the system in place despite economic sanctions and repeated protests.

From Barron's

There was sour metallic dread in her mouth, dread in her blood, taking over her chest.

From Literature

Archer Aviation, a San José-based company developing an electric air taxi, plans to take over control of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport near LAX.

From Los Angeles Times