taken over
Example Sentences
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The espresso martini had its moment, but lately, it’s the dirty martini that’s taken over.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026
She was accused of spying, she says, and taken to Izolyatsia - a factory-turned-modern art gallery that had been taken over by Russian-backed forces.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Dalton Rushing, who has taken over as the Dodgers’ primary catcher in Smith’s absence, is batting .213 with one home run and 19 strikeouts in 18 games while Smith has been on the injured list.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The more the traditional studios get taken over and reimagined by the tech world, the fewer stories we’ll see greenlit and created for the masses.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
The girls cheered and stamped their feet, for there had not been a game announced at breakfast in quite some time, not since the new trustees had taken over.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
