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hijack

[hahy-jak] / ˈhaɪˌdʒæk /


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For most of human history, viruses have been our unseen enemies—particles of RNA and DNA that hijack our cells.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 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

He scoffed at the idea extremists might hijack any of the demonstrations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025

"Think about quick and short breaths, racing thoughts, and worrying about things that haven't happened yet. Anxiety feels like 'Anxiety' sounds, with brilliant mirroring of how the experience can hijack us."

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

“Prim came up with the idea of trying to hijack him back,” Haymitch tells me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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