expropriate

Example Sentences

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Their assets were expropriated by the new government of Fidel Castro.

From The Wall Street Journal

Exxon had a long history in Venezuela, but it ended abruptly in 2007, when former President Hugo Chávez expropriated the company’s assets.

From Barron's

Exxon had a long history in Venezuela, but it ended abruptly in 2007, when former President Hugo Chávez expropriated the company’s assets.

From Barron's

Conoco, which was a player there 20 years ago before its assets were expropriated, also hasn’t made any commitments to restart production.

From Barron's

Conoco, which was a player there 20 years ago before its assets were expropriated, also hasn’t made any commitments to restart production.

From Barron's