seized

Example Sentences

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The kennels take on seized or abandoned animals that police are unable to house themselves.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s unclear whether other arrests may be made, but police said they seized a blue BMW as part of the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The Apple Watch quickly seized the lead in the smartwatch market, despite debuting later than its rivals.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Officials with the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general, the agency’s internal watchdog, recently seized records and a computer from the office of Kara Voorhies, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

This handsome blonde son had been seized the month before while helping an American parachutist reach the North Sea.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom