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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Who is taking whom

Hi.

"In the complicated web of M&A deals and rumours, Allergan is said to have considered a takeover bid for Shire....." [From The Guardian.]

Who is being considered as an object of the takeover in this context? Is it that Allergan is going to bid for Shire or Shire for Allergan?

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Allergan considered bidding to take over Shire.

  • Allergan considered bidding to take over Shire.
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Allergan considered bidding to take over Shire.
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Thank you, Clive, for your useful reply.

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