as in seizures
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 takeovers
Aitken traces the building’s guiding spirit through downtown’s uncanonized cultural lineage — along Alameda Street and to venues like LACE and Al’s Bar — where artists merged music and film in loft takeovers and avant-garde installations.
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Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The disconnect between Netflix’s ambition and its stock performance stems from a clash between long-term strategy and short-term financial realities, according to two entertainment analysts and a corporate lawyer specialized in big takeovers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
One can trace Minneapolis back not only to Kent State but also to the civil-rights movement, and to the labor riots and fascist takeovers abroad that inspired Guthrie.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
But this rare victory for residents is unlikely to halt all Miami condo takeovers.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Even if a criminal gets your password, 2FA adds a second barrier that can stop account takeovers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Research shows that most state takeovers happening in the past three decades haven’t successfully improved student achievement, especially for Black students.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
While Chelsea and Manchester City could keep spending following their respective takeovers in 2003 and 2008, Newcastle were forced to sell players against their wishes in June 2024 to comply with PSR.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The tide is turning for this life sciences company, as momentum is building with biotech IPOs and large pharma takeovers — both of which should be followed by more equipment orders.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The disconnect between Netflix’s ambition and its stock performance stems from a clash between long-term strategy and short-term financial realities, according to two entertainment analysts and a corporate lawyer specialized in big takeovers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
One can trace Minneapolis back not only to Kent State but also to the civil-rights movement, and to the labor riots and fascist takeovers abroad that inspired Guthrie.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
But this rare victory for residents is unlikely to halt all Miami condo takeovers.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Even if a criminal gets your password, 2FA adds a second barrier that can stop account takeovers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Research shows that most state takeovers happening in the past three decades haven’t successfully improved student achievement, especially for Black students.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
While Chelsea and Manchester City could keep spending following their respective takeovers in 2003 and 2008, Newcastle were forced to sell players against their wishes in June 2024 to comply with PSR.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The tide is turning for this life sciences company, as momentum is building with biotech IPOs and large pharma takeovers — both of which should be followed by more equipment orders.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for takeovers
Noun
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Hamzah Abushaban, Kordia’s cousin, said she is not known to faint or experience seizures.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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These seizures do not include numbers from local or state agencies.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the bill doesn't include a dollar amount, DeLano said the plan is to request $50 million in appropriations later in the session.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fast approaching, all but one Democratic Senator voted against advancing an appropriations bill to fund the department.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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But county commissioners voted in February to put a moratorium on annexations and incorporations for at least five years to give the county time to assess the fiscal impact of future annexation and incorporations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The business was first burglarized six months ago, and the family has since experienced two home invasions after being followed home from the store.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The impact of such ICE invasions into Minnesota is being shared nationally, with profound cost to local commerce and also local communities.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Following the 2007 expropriations under Chávez, many of these facilities were nationalized, and then undermaintained and allowed to deteriorate.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Takeovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeovers. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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