seized

Example Sentences

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Predictably, that result has been seized upon as evidence of a collapsing governorship.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

"The assets of Zahra Ghanbari, a footballer for the Iranian women's national team, which had been seized, were released by court decision," Mizan said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Philippine Navy spokesman Rear Adm Roy Vincent Trinidad said Filipino troops had seized 10 bottles of cyanide from sampan boats allegedly launched from Chinese fishing vessels in February, July and October last year.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

California regulators seized two major life-insurance companies two months in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The man seized hold of Mal, hard around the torso, and turned to stride up the garden.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell