be seized

Example Sentences

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Rosenzweig came to suspect that the “whole” can’t be seized in one grand idea—whether Reason, History or Nation—without turning the individual into collateral damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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

The British declared the entire North Sea a war zone, in which even neutral ships would be stopped and searched; all goods destined for German ports would be seized and confiscated.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman