Example sentences of "[vb base] [verb] over from the " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Well ? ’ he said again , and she looked at him , anger taking over from the sadness his offer had brought . |
| 2 | That 's why I 've come over from the States , ’ Howard said . |
| 3 | Whereas the bulk of athletes being attracted to this new four-pronged sport have spilled over from the more established triathlon ranks , and so have found the canoeing discipline particularly tough , Graham has the advantage of a fine record with the paddle . |
| 4 | Darkness has descended and the mosquitoes have taken over from the enemy mortars . |
| 5 | Industrial parks now stand where pepper plantations used to be , modern buses have taken over from the rickshaw and Singaporeans now live in high-rise apartments rather than the traditional kampongs . |
| 6 | Nursing homes , student residences and preparatory schools of discreet reputation have taken over from the merchants . |
| 7 | ‘ Aga-sagas have taken over from the steamy sex bonkbusters of the Eighties . |