take over
Example Sentences
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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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