Cop
Cop verb - To get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for.
Take over
Take over verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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When a mook refused to tell Walker about the big bad's next plan, the undercover cop decides to take over.
Source: Series / Walker, Texas Ranger - Rollo Lee in Fierce Creatures is a former cop who shows up to take over the zoo.
Source: Bait-and-Switch Tyrant -
The original plot for Angel Cop involved a Jewish conspiracy to take over Japan (this was removed in the dub).
Source: Greedy Jew
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