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seizure

[see-zher] / ˈsi ʒər /




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Hong Kong’s seizure of Mr. Lai’s assets is a warning to other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In 1971, the Supreme Court began to patch this hole in a case called Bivens, approving monetary damages against federal agents who violated the Fourth Amendment’s guarantee against unreasonable search and seizure.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Pearl and her four-year-old sister Amelia were at home in Croydon last summer when 36-year-old Carole had a seizure and lost consciousness.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The group responded to the government’s seizure of its domains, writing “We decided to respond to this ridiculous show in a way that will be remembered forever.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Must have been while I was recovering from the seizure at the stables.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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