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Rather than relying primarily on massive jaws, megaraptorans had relatively narrow skulls, powerful arms, and huge curved claws that helped them seize their prey.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

"The mode is very much, this is the moment, let's seize it," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Not only does she seize her moment, she even briefly slips into Misty’s old “Red Eye” costume: a Jackie-esque stewardess skirt suit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Zoe nearly destroys Rushville to save herself, while John almost violates his principles to seize the ring from Hal, per the Guardians’ orders, and take out Zoe.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Only Daedalus would think of that,” Minos said, and he came to Sicily to seize him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

A new closed-end fund carrying Dan Ives’ name seizes on the analyst’s reputation as one of Wall Street’s most visible tech and AI optimists.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

A chip nobody else would want secures nothing, because a lender who seizes it has nothing to sell.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

Its arteries coated with what looks like foie gras, it seizes up one day.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The Kuril Islands -- called the "Northern Territories" in Japan -- have been under Russia's control since the end of World War II, when they were seized by the Soviet Union.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

The other three also come from the AFC-M23 alliance which last year seized much of mineral-rich eastern DR Congo.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Egypt's border force said in June that it had seized 86 tonnes of gold ore along with amateur prospecting equipment.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The filing cites items that were seized from her home in a federal investigation with no assurance that they will be returned, as well as unauthorized people who gained access to her Los Angeles residence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Now suddenly in the driveway he seized both my hands.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

"Each time it was a horror show of struggling, of moving, of seizing," Dr Zivot said.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The shipments have taken on new importance after the Houthis began an offensive campaign, seizing territory along the Red Sea coast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Authorities said they searched a home and two commercial properties in Claremont and Upland, seizing hundreds of cats, including some that were malnourished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Smoke began to crawl along the floor, rolling, heaving, seizing everything in its path.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken