seized

Example Sentences

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Because she’s on pretrial probation, the federal government has seized her passport.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

"The assets of Zahra Ghanbari, a footballer for the Iranian women's national team, which had been seized, were released by court decision," Mizan said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

California regulators seized two major life-insurance companies two months in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Eventually, Fury - whose record stands at 34 wins from 37 fights, with 24 knockouts, alongside two defeats and one draw - seized the spotlight.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I glanced down at the contraption in the first boy’s hands, and my heart seized up and settled in my throat.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller