seized

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Police in Northern Ireland seized more than 700,000 counterfeit and unlicensed medicines in 2023, including Botox products.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized $1 billion in crypto from Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

The crocodiles were not seized or put down by the authorities.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But Havana Docks was never able to use the port for its full term, because Fidel Castro’s government seized Havana Docks’ property in 1960.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

I seized Betsie’s arm as the command to march came again, more to steady myself than her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom