seizing
Example Sentences
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U.S. special operations forces have devised plans for seizing the nuclear weapons, facilities, and materials of many hostile or turbulent countries.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Some of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s past missions have involved seizing territory, conducting raids and intercepting vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
“Markets are seizing with both hands any notion that this war will not intensify further and drag out longer and land the global economy in a ditch,” analysts at Piper Sandler said in a note.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Since then, the US has ramped up pressure on Cuba by seizing a number of oil shipments bound for the island.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“Has your master magician, your uncle, power like mine;?” asked the Queen, firmly seizing Digory’s hand again.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
