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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

Heidi O’Neill, a longtime Nike veteran, will take over as Lululemon CEO in September.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Brendan Flynn, owner of The Kiln coffee shop in Stewartby, said the resort was a "dream come true" for a local lad, but was concerned big chains could move in and take over.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Hennessey, who was working catcher, casually hands him a bat as he steps up to the plate, and I jog to take over for her.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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