seizing

Example Sentences

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Her energy was contagious, seizing entire parties across the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

Officers were ready and kept drivers from seizing locations across several counties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And not a word about that business of the British searching our ships and seizing our men!

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham