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hijack

[hahy-jak] / ˈhaɪˌdʒæk /


Example Sentences

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The late author’s message held lessons about life, but we’ll hijack it for one about financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

They eventually agreed terms, but too late to prevent arch-rivals Arsenal launching an 11th hour hijack to seal a £60m switch from Crystal Palace.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"They hijack the machinery that makes proteins, disrupt the 'postal service' that sends messages between different parts of the cell, and disable the defenses that normally protect us from infection."

From Science Daily • Nov. 5, 2025

But the musical belongs to Juliet, and Webb has the vocal prowess to hijack the stage whenever she’s soaring in song.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

I wasn’t competing for an advancement point; I was here to hijack Elliot’s test.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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