requisitioned

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Authorities requisitioned three luxury hotels, but shops remained open, unlike during the first round of talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Large residences in the area were requisitioned by M23 leaders after they seized the city.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The vessel was requisitioned by the British Admiralty during the war to serve as a hospital ship.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

The airport was requisitioned by police for days, and then turned into a makeshift courtroom Sunday as judges, lawyers and interpreters filled the terminal to carry out emergency hearings to determine next steps.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

He borrowed old and new styles wherever he felt it appropriate and requisitioned the St Mark’s-style choral music for the big moments.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall