Example sentences of "as [adj] [noun pl] [verb] over " in BNC.

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1 Instead of a see-saw process as different regions take over the running , a vicious circle sets in — a process of cumulative causation — by which the places which initially take the lead generate , by that very fact , all kinds of other advantages which make their position unassailable .
2 As social services takes over responsibilities for the community care there will be a qualitative difference between social fund officers ’ decisions concerning packages of care if both are controlled by cash-limited budgets .
3 As Tory MPs mull over the changes during the ten-day Whitsun recess , they are still likely to feel buffeted rather than reassured .
4 After some 200000 words , there 's a confrontation as various parties struggle over the fate of the galaxy ; despite mental strife , group minds and energy screens this still consists of people sitting down to discuss the big situation .
5 The only relief is that some of the heads wither away as new ideas take over , so that old techniques and formats become redundant .
6 The immediate difficulties were caused by administrative and computer changes as local authorities took over the administration of the benefit .
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