commandeer
Example Sentences
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One more thing: Because they haven’t lived through it, many might be surprised how close to the surface are contingencies that would totally commandeer the U.S. economy and politics for the next few years.
Starting in 2017, it made inroads into Africa, propping up beleaguered dictators while also commandeering extractive projects in gold, diamonds, uranium, manganese and oil.
From Los Angeles Times
RIGA, Latvia — When Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization in the fall to commandeer reinforcements for the war against Ukraine, thousands of men fled the country or went into hiding.
From Washington Post
New experiments in lighting will also sparkle at concurrent exhibitions like Alcova and in showrooms, courtyards and commandeered palaces in other parts of the Italian city.
From New York Times
The sisters were commandeered to help during the annual passata day and other family gatherings, where wine would flow and, inevitably, someone would break out an accordion.
From New York Times
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