as in takeovers
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the legislature's arrogation of certain powers that are explicitly reserved by the constitution for the judiciary
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Past teen takeovers have proven the events have the potential to become dangerous.
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Puma and Adidas have both expanded flagship race-week takeovers, using premium London retail real estate to anchor performance fashion drops and team merchandise launches.
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The warning signs include all the above but also may include a strong, rapid heartbeat, confusion, vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, or passing out.
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But that just makes the swelling worse, rapidly causing other body parts to swell—including the brain, which can cause a loss of consciousness, seizures and in some cases, death.
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Many of the projects are supported by the State of Florida through appropriations or by university bonding and private donations.
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Also stalled are appropriations for the State Department, a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, among other measures.
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“Arrogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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