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takeover bid
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US President Donald Trump's threats to take over neighbouring Greenland have added to Icelanders' concerns.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

In May, Sazerac made an unsolicited bid to take over Brown-Forman for $15 billion in cash, which the board rebuffed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

The late Angelo Gasca prepared his assistants to take over one day and now it’s their turn to show what they learned.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The company owes its success in part to a smart strategic choice that has helped it take over the U.S. classroom.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

How could it take over two hours to walk less than half a mile?

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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