seized

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The figures also showed 69,000 FPNs were issued compared to 63,000 in 2023/24, with the government saying the 139 vehicles seized was a similar number to the previous year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Roosevelt employed Mahan’s theories as assistant secretary of the Navy during the Spanish-American War in 1898, when the U.S. seized Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and more.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"If you are found to possess, breed or trade exotic cockroaches such as dubia cockroaches and Madagascar hissing cockroaches they will be seized and you could face penalties under federal law."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His arm burned with fatigue as his wet hand seized the branch.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple