Example sentences of "often [verb] over [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Furthermore , these giant corporations possess such wealth and power that they not only affect our lives , limbs , health , and property from the forceps to the grave , but they also bend the political democratic process in such a way that their interests are often prioritized over those of the electorate , consumers , employees , and shareholders .
2 Gregarious , often feeding over fresh water .
3 In essence , the effect of medically conceived interpretations and solutions has been to provide institutional care settings and services , often taking over pre-existing custodial arrangements , in which basic nursing care , supervision and protection have been provided , with drug therapy as the major planned ‘ intervention ’ or treatment .
4 The resulting shallow pits and pools , often extending over many hectares , accumulate salts and nutrients from year to year .
5 Ackerman also found that in integrated firms there was a great deal of divisional-HQ interaction over significant investments , often extending over several years , and that this was a powerful device for gaining commitment to major projects , although the impetus any project gained was also a function of fairly subjective , often political factors .
6 Night Goblins often take over abandoned Dwarf strongholds to live in , and much of the ancient Dwarf Empire is now infested with these creatures .
7 Moreover , fraud trials generally take longer than other criminal trials , due to the sophisticated and complex nature of many frauds , and they often stretch over many months .
8 Candidates who are involved in group interviews , which often stretch over one or two days , will also find themselves eating and socializing with their fellow candidates and assessors .
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