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NOUN
takeover bid
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This changed in the 1960s, when Ermenegildo’s sons, Aldo and Angelo, would take over the business.

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

The search for the next 007 officially began last month, after years of anticipation and speculation about who will take over from Daniel Craig.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

“Papa’s coming down now to take over the counter, so let’s blow this joint.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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