Sentence examples for taking over empty from inspiring English sources

Inspiring Occupy tactics in other countries, they have been taking over empty bank-owned properties across the country from Galicia to Andalucia and Madrid to Barcelona.

Dubbed "the slack space movement" by The Guardian newspaper, they are taking over empty shops and turning them into temporary studios and galleries.

Convenience stores opened by supermarkets were also taking over empty units.

The state taking over empty mansions is unlikely to be followed through, with many former residents probably being holed up in extortionate B&Bs.

Squatters have become a major problem, demanding they be able to take over empty public buildings until they are demolished.

Their lineage extends to the Restoration, when acting troupes took over empty dining rooms above pubs to perform plays of lewd material that went well with a pint.

New York City is not now contemplating graveyard evictions, although the state did pass a law several years ago that allows cemeteries to take over empty plots bought more than 75 years ago if the owner cannot be reached.

In the euphoric pandemonium that followed, workers occupied factories, landowners' estates were seized by peasants, homeless people took over empty apartment buildings and tram conductors declined to collect passengers' fares.

Peter Box, of the Local Government Association (LGA), said: "Councils have long recognised that our high streets need an urgent revamp, which is why the Local Government Association called for councils to have the power to take over empty shops and use them to provide services such as training centres, libraries or youth clubs, while tenants were found.

It's looking to take over empty spaces that require a minimum amount of investment to make them ready for classes.

Remember how you used to be able to take over empty seats once the last passenger was on board?