seized

Example Sentences

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Due to the scale of the seizure, centers will remain open Sunday to help free up shelter space for the animals seized during Friday’s raid.

From Los Angeles Times

Many automakers seized on the EV downturn to prioritize more profitable gas models.

From The Wall Street Journal

These borrowers face the harshest consequences of the student-loan system, including having their Social Security checks, tax refunds and paychecks seized.

From MarketWatch

When they seized power in 2021, the Taliban announced an amnesty for anyone who had worked with the former military or government.

From BBC

I was helping one of the older guests up the steep stairs when Betsie seized my arm.

From Literature