capture

Example Sentences

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Vets had to be called out to help capture an otter after it staged a daring daylight "break-in" at a garden centre in the south of Scotland.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In her company, Julian sheds most of his ego, engaging in intellectual tête-à-têtes about his past works and whether a forgery can ever really capture an artist’s intention and energy.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

In his immensely engaging book, “This Vast Enterprise,” Craig Fehrman strives to capture the motivations, values and ideas of the individuals who contributed to this multifaceted historical event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Co-created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, “Mexodus” tells the fictional story of Henry, who evades his capture by fleeing Texas across the Rio Grande.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Nemo was the Fourth US Army Corps, stationed in Saint-Mihiel, leading French and American troops in an attempt to capture the city of Metz.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse