- present participle of seize.
seizing
Example Sentences
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The main suspect was then arrested, with police seizing a firearm, judicial sash and identity cards bearing his fake judicial title, the paper said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Last year it handled 35% of volume in corporate bonds, down from 61% in 2020, with Tradeweb and an upstart rival, Trumid, seizing much of its lost market share, figures from Crisil Coalition Greenwich show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Constitutional safeguards normally require a court order prior to searches or seizures, and seizing a child from their parent is one of the most extreme steps the government can take.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Dread hit him at a sprint, seizing his entire body.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
