seized

Example Sentences

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The Civil Guard said two people were identified through DNA samples taken from the seized clothing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

New York police recently used bulldozers to crush more than 200 seized dirt bikes and scooters, calling them a menace to public safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Dozens of packages stuffed with shiny football jerseys have piled up in a Mexico City warehouse, each with a sticker reading "seized merchandise" -- pirated products for the 2026 World Cup.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Washington says Iran eventually could access some seized assets but the U.S. won’t deliver any money upfront or commit to specific amounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

And indeed, even as the door slammed behind me, a spasm of coughing seized my chest and throat.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom