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hijack

[hahy-jak] / ˈhaɪˌdʒæk /


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McKinney’s sudden emergence in the race in May saw him hijack the incumbent’s support from law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The late author’s message held lessons about life, but we’ll hijack it for one about financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

By layering these techniques, the researchers built the clearest picture yet of how TFE3 oncofusions hijack RNA to build cancer's growth hubs.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

As a result, Mr Farrow believes different groups have since been able to hijack them as their own symbols.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Now I’m letting my life hijack these other lives for a day.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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