Lack
Taking over
Taking over noun - Acquisition of property by descent or by will.
Both terms in one sentence
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As usual the only thing keeping them from taking over the world is the lack of unity.
Source: Hopeless War - Lately, the Millennium series seems to be taking over this role, due to a lack of continuity and a perceived overuse of tropes lifted from popular anime of the time, though there is still some contention within the fandom on this.
Source: Dork Age / Film -
But, after being beaten by despite technically winning their duel, he believes so strongly in this trope that he is convinced that lack of moustache is the only thing keeping him from taking over America, and therefore tries to steal Dan's, and later Gordito's.
Source: Badass Mustache
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