1
as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
I'll take over for her until she gets back from her morning break
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2
as in to accept
to take to or upon oneself
took over the responsibility of caring for the animals
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as in to seize
to take or make use of under a guise of authority but without actual right
students protesting the war took over the college's radio station
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as in seizure
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
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Recent Examples of take over
Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
She was previously played by cast members Ana Gasteyer and Amy Poehler, but now Sarah Sherman has taken over the role and given Grace a hugely exaggerated drawl and a more manic demeanor.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Rohan Goswami,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
That takeover would be complete in the election cycle of 2002, but some in the Laney camp thought his bipartisan coalition could hold if the House GOP majority was held to a minimum.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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The need for consensus comes as local governments, as of Jan. 1, take over from the state the operations and maintenance of the existing, money-losing 49-mile SunRail route.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
She was previously played by cast members Ana Gasteyer and Amy Poehler, but now Sarah Sherman has taken over the role and given Grace a hugely exaggerated drawl and a more manic demeanor.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1894 by Milton Hershey, the company has remained independent, despite takeover attempts and even a strategic review in 2007 by its board.
—Rohan Goswami,amelia Lucas, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
That takeover would be complete in the election cycle of 2002, but some in the Laney camp thought his bipartisan coalition could hold if the House GOP majority was held to a minimum.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Don't substitute shortening for butter or butter for shortening.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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For many who reached the highest rungs of Hollywood’s biggest companies, the most humbling thing to accept is the loss of the perks that come with working for a network or studio.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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If an insurer drops a provider from its network, patients may have to find a new clinician that accepts their insurance or pay up to tens of thousands of dollars a year out of pocket for the therapy.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Each year, authorities in the U.S. seize thousands of ghost guns, almost all of them originating from inexpensive kits bought online that can be assembled into a working weapon in as little as half an hour.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And only one seizure of fentanyl – roughly a quarter of a pound – was reported since fiscal year 2017.Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caffeine can lead to restlessness, rapid breathing and seizures.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That figure stands in stark contrast to the pledge by Musk and biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy—who will co-direct DOGE—to slash federal waste and spending.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even crazier was when Google had someone stand in front of me and speak a sentence in Spanish.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, Post pointed to potential optimism surrounding CEO Ariane Gorin, who assumed the role in May 2024, as a possible positive catalyst for the stock.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since assuming his role in 2017, Kirillov became one of the most prominent voices in Moscow leveling accusations against Ukraine.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel, parts of which occupy a historic bell tower that’s been part of the city’s beachfront landscape for nearly a century, is designed as a celebration of the local culture of surfing, art and exploration.Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Escobedo’s overhaul of the Met’s modern and contemporary art wing, which occupies the southwest corner of the museum’s Central Park complex, will not expand the museum‘s footprint but will add nearly 50% more exhibition space, bringing the wing’s total gallery areas to around 71,000 square feet.Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Take over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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