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NOUN
takeover bid
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Kanin is resigning, effective June 11, and fiduciary Jodi Pais Montgomery will take over managing the trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

About nine years ago, an offer came to return to Maine and take over a friend’s oyster farm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The latest big-spending and self-funding politician is Tom Steyer, a 2026 Democratic candidate for California governor who looks on track to be eliminated from the race to take over for term-limited incumbent Gavin Newsom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“I’ve asked to take over so I can give ye a glimpse at what we do here.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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