seize
Example Sentences
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The ability to freeze, seize and confiscate money and assets derived from illegal activities is rooted in the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But opportunistic spending could help Microsoft seize a generational business opportunity amid the AI boom.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
If you buy land from the government, for instance, officials cannot simply seize it back without violating the Takings Clause.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
What would you say to someone who was unsure how to seize a second chance?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
With the protection of federal troops, African Americans began to vote in large numbers and seize control, in some areas, of the local political apparatus.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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