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Discover LudwigThe phrase "taking over spare" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to taking control of something that is spare or extra, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear. Example: "The team is taking over spare resources to ensure the project stays on track."
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Large shantytowns emerged, taking over spare plots of land in districts occupied by high-rise apartment blocks in which populations of high socioeconomic level resided.
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They are taking over.
We are taking over.
This is where the intrepid hiker -- and one with maybe two months' free time to spare -- can take over.
The caterer takes over the kitchen, and the spare bedrooms are stuffed full of authors.
They have taken over three spare rooms in a building reserved for guests that belongs to a local businessman.
See if you can't get your parents to let you take over a spare room for homework and hanging out, or maybe a corner of the garage or something.
Then, last week, it was completely withdrawn: a new municipal commissioner has taken over, who realises the folly of destroying those rare enclaves still spared the clutter of hawkers.
He takes over the rental of a three-bedroom house that is already let out, then converts the "spare" dining and lounge areas into bedrooms.
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