seizing

Example Sentences

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And it seems important to have one judge say this about an out-of-control colleague who’s seizing cases from a thousand miles away.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

As machines increasingly replace humans on the front line, the greater the role of troops becomes in either seizing land or defending it.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

These are, Mr. Freymann writes, “tempting targets,” but seizing them could stiffen the resolve of Taiwan and its Western friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Series creator Sam Levinson, in Rue’s voice, describes this as Jules seizing upon a window of opportunity.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

“Here, have a pasty,” said Worple, seizing one from a passing elf and stuffing it into Sanguinis hand before turning his attention back to Harry.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling