requisitioned

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The authorities posted armed guards on pickup trucks along the airport’s road and requisitioned the venue used for the first round, the Serena Hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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

When he had crushed his finger in the door, he had quickly, gasping into the speaker, notified his mother; she had hastily requisitioned relief-of- pain medication which had promptly been delivered to his dwelling.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry