seized
Example Sentences
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The Houthis have been in control of mobile communications networks in San’a since they seized the capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The rebels seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fighters from the Iran-backed Houthi group have seized territory close to the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea - a key trade gateway that links Asia and Europe.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But without evidence that Infiniweb knowingly played a role in the scam, the Justice Department could be forced to return all or some of the seized funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Blind with panic, I spread my arms, started to fall, would have fallen if Frankie hadn’t seized a fistful of my shirt and yanked me forward.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
