takeover attempt

Frequency: 8.019.6 per million words

An act of trying to gain control of a company.

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Examples (10)

  • The company successfully fended off a hostile takeover attempt.
  • Rumors of a potential takeover attempt sent the stock price soaring.
  • The board of directors met to discuss strategies against the impending takeover attempt.
  • They launched a bold takeover attempt on their main competitor.
  • Despite their best efforts, the takeover attempt ultimately failed.
  • Analysts predict another takeover attempt might occur next quarter.
  • The small startup became the target of a large corporation's takeover attempt.
  • Preventing a takeover attempt was their top priority.
  • He orchestrated a complex takeover attempt involving several shell companies.
  • Shareholders were concerned about the implications of the unsuccessful takeover attempt.