seize
Example Sentences
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The three states are ruled by military juntas which seized power in coups.
From BBC
They say that they are in a position to seize the tanker should the White House give the green light to proceed, more than 10 days into a pursuit that began around Venezuelan waters.
They also focus on combat readiness patrols on sea and in the air, seizing "comprehensive" control over adversaries, and deterring aggression beyond the Taiwanese island chain.
From Barron's
US helicopters reportedly took off from it before US forces seized an oil tanker off Venezuela on 10 December.
From BBC
The 15th seed won the first and third sets, but was pegged back on both occasions, only to seize control again with a stunning 170 checkout to claim the fifth set.
From BBC
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