seized

Example Sentences

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As Roy writes, "The LGBTQ+ movement was young in India. Hungry for a queer history, it seemed to have seized on Chapal Bhaduri to be its fairy godmother."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty in 1979, which saw Israel return territory it seized during the 1967 war.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Greek authorities have seized pox vaccines originating from Turkey on at least two occasions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Officials with the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, the agency’s internal watchdog, recently seized records and a computer from the office of Kara Voorhies, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Raizel seized my wrist as I began to nod off.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros