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takeover bid
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Dave Bautista will take over as the lead in the Amazon Prime live-action TV series based on the widely revered video game franchise of the same name.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Matthew Murphy, the company’s chief accounting officer and vice president of finance, will take over the role on an interim basis, effective Sept. 15.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Aerial support crews, grounded by bad weather earlier in the week, hoped to keep operating until nightfall, when civil protection drones would take over the task of monitoring for "potential flare-ups," the governor's statement said.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

MarketWatch Picks: I let my broker take over my IRA.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

My fingers reach to straighten it, but Chip motions with a nod, and other hands take over for me, quick and efficient.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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