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In his response to the motion, the officer’s attorney, Alan Jackson, accused Hochman of releasing the information in an attempt seize control of the narrative and try the case in the court of public opinion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The opening is here, and Carlson seems ready to seize the opportunity.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

By contrast, eventual champions Manchester City recovered from losing their opening match at Chelsea to rattle off 13 straight wins and seize control of the title race.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

"AI has thrown developing economies a lifeline, and they should seize it," Indermit Gill, chief economist of the World Bank Group, said as the organization launched its annual World Development Report.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Two years after she escaped from Philadelphia, the president asked his nephew, Burwell Bassett Jr., to seize the woman.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Alphabet’s driverless car service seizes the World Cup stage to try to humanize its technology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026

"I've been there myself when your back seizes up, and it's not a nice place to be."

From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025

It seems only a matter of time before one of Becerra’s campaign rivals seizes the federal fraud case for attack fodder.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025

I’m in the dirt, again, shoulder against the tree, the shock of air so cold it seizes my bones.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

Jack had reached for a vol-au-vent, swallowed it whole in one bite, rinsed it down with a glass of champagne and seized center stage all in one action.

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026

The Ford took part in US operations in the Caribbean, where Washington's forces have carried out strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats and seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, before being dispatched to the Middle East.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

In February this year, customs officials seized 31 exotic animals from a passenger arriving from Bangkok, including tortoises, iguanas and snakes.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Russia seized the islands from Japan in the dying days of World War II and a dispute over their sovereignty has bedeviled relations between Moscow and Tokyo ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

His nails scraped against my rib cage; he seized my spine as though it were a pillar, void of pain but with unbearable pressure.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The main suspect was then arrested, with police seizing a firearm, judicial sash and identity cards bearing his fake judicial title, the paper said.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

A state trial court ruled the forfeiture wasn’t an appropriate punishment, but in 2025 the Alaska Supreme Court said seizing the Cessna didn’t violate the Eighth Amendment’s excessive fines clause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Constitutional safeguards normally require a court order prior to searches or seizures, and seizing a child from their parent is one of the most extreme steps the government can take.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

The people, rushing forward, waved and shrieked happily, knocking down tables, swarming, rollicking, seizing the four Earth Men, lifting them swiftly to their shoulders.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury