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Rather than relying primarily on massive jaws, megaraptorans had relatively narrow skulls, powerful arms, and huge curved claws that helped them seize their prey.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

In the first six months of 2026, Russia managed overall to seize 61 sq km, the general said.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

That’s why we’re cautiously hopeful that after the midterms, Congress will seize the opportunity to make prior authorization and broader insurance marketplace reforms a priority.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Not only does she seize her moment, she even briefly slips into Misty’s old “Red Eye” costume: a Jackie-esque stewardess skirt suit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

These rulers had two major concerns: first, that a foreigner might enter Italy with his armies; second, that no one of them should seize more territory.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

The professor seizes on one essential truth: Our main product, talent, isn’t like other products that people sell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

She seizes her small opportunities to impress in the film’s second half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

His first test is whether he can seize the initiative — before the bond market seizes it for him.

From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026

Still, Europe has a long way to move in the right direction, if it seizes the current day, Oneglia says.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

She hands him his umbrella, gasping as the rain seizes her the moment the handle passes from her fingers.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The Wall Street Journal reported that her cellphone, notebooks, personal computers and passport were among the items that were seized.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The Kuril Islands -- called the "Northern Territories" in Japan -- have been under Russia's control since the end of World War II, when they were seized by the Soviet Union.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

One involving 32 forces last month, called Operation Alliances, led to at least 286 arrests and 319 vehicles seized.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The filing cites items that were seized from her home in a federal investigation with no assurance that they will be returned, as well as unauthorized people who gained access to her Los Angeles residence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

She was nearly out the door when Lady Constance squealed and seized her by the arm.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

But Trinity responded brilliantly to falling behind early on and took full advantage of Adam Keighran's second-half yellow card, seizing control of the contest and winning it with 33 unanswered points.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

You hoped to see a group that’s learned something about seizing a moment?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.

From MarketWatch ● 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

I gasp as I fall back, seizing the tree trunk at the last second.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth