capture
Example Sentences
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The capture and execution of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, the iconic Argentine guerrilla leader who helped the Castros take power in Cuba, was a huge defeat for the island’s efforts to spread revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Budgets initially ballooned as gaming studios raced to capture the attention of people stuck in their homes.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The minimum threshold used to define deficiency may not capture early functional changes in the nervous system.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Experts say that, from a military perspective, a move to capture Castro is feasible - but that it would be fraught with risks and complications, including his advanced age and potential resistance.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“I need you two to stay up here. Coordinate with the locals. LeVisqueux is wanted in fourteen states. His capture remains a federal matter.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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