requisitioned

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Authorities requisitioned three luxury hotels, but shops remained open, unlike during the first round of talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Large residences in the area were requisitioned by M23 leaders after they seized the city.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The airport was requisitioned by police for days, and then turned into a makeshift courtroom Sunday as judges, lawyers and interpreters filled the terminal to carry out emergency hearings to determine next steps.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

Disaster response teams have arrived and helicopters requisitioned for airlifting evacuees if needed.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023

It was fairly quiet on our sector, so the quartermaster who remained in the rear had requisitioned the usual quantity of rations and provided for the full company of one hundred and fifty men.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque