seizing

Example Sentences

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Instead of laying off people in more incremental—and less disruptive—waves, employers are seizing on the potential financial upsides of severing swaths of their workforces at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Other federal agents arrived in armored vehicles, quickly seizing control of the block.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

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

“You’re not pathetic and you’re not resigning!” said Harry fiercely, seizing Ron by the front of his robes.

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