seized

Example Sentences

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Predictably, that result has been seized upon as evidence of a collapsing governorship.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Other players seized the excitement around World Quantum Day to share their own developments.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Moeller-Maersk after Panama seized its port assets in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The force said the dog had been seized and specialist officers ensured the scene was safe.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The commission reasoned that once the saboteurs ran into the coast guardsman, the fear of getting caught seized Dasch and changed his intentions.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple