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take over from us vs take over for us

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Take over from us' is used when someone is replacing another person in a role or position, while 'take over for us' is used when someone is substituting for another person temporarily. The choice between the two depends on the specific situation.

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take over from us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when someone is replacing another person in a role or position.

This phrase is used when someone is assuming a role or responsibility that was previously held by someone else. It implies a permanent or long-term change.

Examples:

She will take over from us as the new manager next month.
The new teacher will take over from us starting next semester.

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They want to take over from us.
and then they start to decide that we're pretty boring, slow. They want to take over from us.
If that produces good results, I think that might in future be something that the Member States or third countries will be able to take over from us.
And the question is, you know, will someone accidentally build a robot that takes over from us?
You mean you're here to take over the case from us.
After all, surely it is a thousand times better to take over good ideas from the US or Japan than to get into a situation where we can only buy the appropriate energy technology from them.
If there were 87% participation in the elections to the European Parliament and 49% participation in national elections, the federalists would take over from those of us who are working for a Europe of the nations and for a Europe of democracies and diversities.
Likewise, the Germans will take many things over from us, and the more efficient the Austrian presidency is, the easier it will be for them to do so.
But we'll take over from here.
I can take over from here.
I think I'll take over from here.
Cameron Downes is planning to take over from his father.
Take over from Mr. Grey.
Come and take over from Rawdon.
He thought he could take over from me.
If someone less qualified takes over from pope, you'll be miserable.
One of my drivers will take over from here.
Eli and I will take over from here.
But only so Fish can take over from him.
Financing operations to progressively take over from humanitarian action and paving the way for long-term development planning is very welcome.

Alternatives:

replace us
succeed us
assume our responsibilities

take over for us

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when someone is substituting for another person temporarily.

This phrase is used when someone is filling in for another person temporarily, implying a short-term or temporary arrangement.

Examples:

Can you take over for us while we are on vacation?
She will take over for us during the conference next week.

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If we have a boy, he could take over for us when we're old.
I had the honour to be rapporteur for the distribution of seats in the European Parliament and I am willing to take over other important projects for us and Europe.
Gonza, take over for me.
Take over for a while, James.
Somebody else takes over for the next eight.
Pete, take over for Dell.
Take over for me on the stretcher.
Prosecution has asked me to take over for Stan.
I'll take over for a bit.
Wilson, take over for Dr. Kepner.
Collins, take over for Peck.
Let me take over for you, Harry.
The nurse will take over for you.
We need somebody to take over for Ataman.
I had to beg to take over for Andy Rooney.
He's begging me to take over for him today.
After that, bureaucracy takes over for you.
I could take over for you here.
Kelly, take over for Jackie.
Virginia, you proposed Betty take over for you.

Alternatives:

substitute for us
stand in for us
cover for us

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