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NOUN
takeover bid
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Soon after landing, he delivered a throwaway line repeating that the US should really take over Greenland, an island that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, a fellow Nato member.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

There is an unsecured process for doing this, designed to make it easier for new owners to take over from previous ones.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The move marks Ipsen’s second acquisition this week after its agreement to take over Kartos Therapeutics, a company developing a drug to treat a rare blood cancer, for up to $1.75 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Even though Davis is repeatedly asked who will take over from Rufus, she rebuffs the question.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“What if I come back and take over the practice and try to make the payments?”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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