seize

Example Sentences

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Rena Wong, president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 663 in Minnesota, said some union members have expressed alarm after workers were seized in parking lots where they work.

From BBC

The prime minister will now try, again, to seize the agenda.

From BBC

Police conducted a search of the property in January and seized a number of items including a vehicle, motorcycle and some electronic devices.

From BBC

My muscles started to seize, and I could not fight the water anymore.

From Literature

Who will seize the Six Nations stage and make a name for themselves over the next six weeks?

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