By the 15th century, Beijing had essentially taken its current shape.

And the companies affected are essentially taking on the role of private consumers.

It is important for Obama to succeed as he takes essentially his first independent steps in foreign policy.

These kind of instances might well be 'realistic' but they are essentially taking control away from the player.

Today, the agricultural sector has essentially taken on the characteristics of business and industry generally.

Tsunami has "the ability to essentially take control of the affected machine."

This is because to fit them, the mechanic must essentially take the whole engine apart.

The Congress has essentially taken over the executive branch.

"You essentially took a pimple and portrayed it as a cancer," he said.

She had essentially taken over the royal yacht since arriving on board, and nobody could question her orders.