seize
Example Sentences
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That is the real prize, and it evaporates the instant one man tries to seize it all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
However, Clear Street analyst Greg Pendy sees the Blue Origin mishap as an opportunity for Rocket Lab to seize market share.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In late May, the 77th Street gang squad was temporarily disbanded amid an internal investigation into misconduct that was allegedly driven by a push to seize illegal firearms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
In moments, they would surely try to seize and arrest him.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Vocabulary lists containing seize
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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