be seized

Example Sentences

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"There is a window of opportunity, and it needs to be seized," Nadjibulla said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

That window is likely to be seized by manufacturers in China, India, Indonesia and South Africa, among other countries, Subran said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Some of the coalition’s members live in RVs that could be seized and dismantled if the city is permitted to implement the law, the group said in its complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Guanipa was released on 8 February after eight months in jail, only to be seized again hours later for allegedly breaking the conditions of his release.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Yet at any moment she was liable to be seized by one of those curious fits of sleep, which might last for a few minutes or for hours.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry