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Meanings of taken over in English

Seized.

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Usage of taken over in English
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New Ireland has only recently been taken over by Bank of Ireland.
The Irish Times
2
Islamic State militants have taken over large parts of Iraq and Syria.
Radio NZ
3
Aegis was taken over last year by GardaWorld, a Canadian security company.
Reuters
4
The company was taken over by French food group, Danone, in 1991.
The Irish Times
5
Al Qaeda members dressed as soldiers would have taken over several cities.
BBC
6
He described how one day they were taken over by Russian banks.
Reuters
7
Why hasn't the province simply taken over this role from the City?
The South African
8
An army group in Turkey says it has taken over the country.
BBC
9
She was 23; Adrian Noble had recently taken over as artistic director.
The Guardian
10
NATO has already taken over control of most transport facilities in Albania.
The Irish Times
11
They are taken over by the faster rhythms that result from overcrowding.
The seeker
12
He has also taken over assets in telecommunications, power, steel and banking.
Reuters
13
Brazil has allowed two banks to be taken over by foreign firms.
The new yorker
14
It has recently merged with NEC and taken over Medion of Germany.
The Guardian
15
The state has taken over municipalities which the HDP had hitherto run.
Reuters
16
His role as lead vocalist was gradually taken over by Scott Walker.
Reuters
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Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
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