seize
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On Saturday the Democratic governor signed a bill making it a felony to seize or order the seizure of ballots, election records or voting machines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. began to indict Russian oligarchs and seize yachts and other assets.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
But he is in no doubt that it is because of that approach that he is able to seize the career-defining moments when they arrive.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
When Rybakina notched her first break of the match to seize a 3-2 lead in the first set, Sabalenka responded by angrily launching a ball high into the stands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
After the Japanese seize all the garbage trucks, trash collects in enormous heaps on the roadway.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
The no-nonsense Babs pays for every ounce of freedom she seizes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Better, Cretton seizes small moments to put his stamp on this installment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Every few years, a new, elite form of hydration seizes the zeitgeist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
His first test is whether he can seize the initiative — before the bond market seizes it for him.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
Its arteries coated with what looks like foie gras, it seizes up one day.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
On one occasion, the Powhatans seized an emissary from Jamestown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Mike Rogers, his Republican opponent, has seized upon a clip of his once campaign partner, Hasan Piker, saying in 2019 that he believed America deserved 9/11.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Singapore has begun auctioning off luxury goods that were seized by police in a sensational $2.2 billion money laundering case that gripped the city state in 2023.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
According to the Jewish Federation’s lawsuit, the “Adam and Eve” paintings were part of a vast collection seized from prominent Dutch Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker by Hermann Göring, Hitler’s second-in-command.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Lafayette Baker seized the telegram, rushed back to his headquarters, and alerted his cousin Luther Byron Baker to the news of the sighting.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
You hoped to see a group that’s learned something about seizing a moment?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
This coincides with Houthi militants seizing control of critical territory along the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The main suspect was then arrested, with police seizing a firearm, judicial sash and identity cards bearing his fake judicial title, the paper said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
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