seize
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Nevertheless, advocates focused on reforming the state’s utilities sought this year to seize the moment to enact tough regulations, including forcing data centers to pay for transmission upgrades and wildfire mitigation efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
"The punishment has to be real: seize their vehicles, recover the money they owe and make waste crime a losing business," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
By deemphasizing dialogue, their stunt work and visual effects seize the spotlight.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
When equipment is bought on credit, it usually doubles as collateral, or the asset a lender can seize if the loan defaults.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
I feel it under my shirt again, and my insides seize against the memory.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Every few years, a new, elite form of hydration seizes the zeitgeist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Chevron maintained a now-coveted presence in Venezuela as Exxon and ConocoPhillips exited the country during waves of expropriations and asset seizes that started in the 2000s under then-President Hugo Chávez and continued under Maduro.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
"I've been there myself when your back seizes up, and it's not a nice place to be."
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
It’s her first substantial, serious part since 2023’s underseen “Reality” and she seizes the opportunity to be talked about as something other than the internet’s most polarizing ingenue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
I picture Dad digging frantically through our bedroom, and my stomach seizes with anxiety.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
He and other researchers suspect there may be collaboration between the Somali pirates and Yemenis after several vessels were seized near Yemen's coast.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It added that more money could still be seized if further information is uncovered about the offenders' assets.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The police seized more than 100 works when Gao was arrested two years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Justice Department and FBI said the seized domains were used by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as "QTFY" and by hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mudd seized the boot firmly and pulled slowly.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
He said seizing vehicles was intended to keep roads safe and deter dangerous driving.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
After seizing control in the first-set tiebreaker, Fritz roared to a 3-0 lead with a pair of service breaks in the second.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Between the lines, their fear is Washington seizing a role in deciding what AI capabilities will be allowed in public hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Here, have a pasty,” said Worple, seizing one from a passing elf and stuffing it into Sanguinis hand before turning his attention back to Harry.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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