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When equipment is bought on credit, it usually doubles as collateral, or the asset a lender can seize if the loan defaults.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

William had been urged to seize the throne by politically influential English Protestants, and James chose to flee rather than fight, making the eventual coup bloodless.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The lack of the main UK parties in the by-election gave dozens of fringe candidates including Binface a chance to seize the spotlight.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

But the Chargers need someone to seize control of the left guard spot sooner rather than later.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

As they sweep the grounds, I sense them reaching out to me, trying to seize me with their illuminated tentacles, trying to expose my face to the light.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."

From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026

Chevron maintained a now-coveted presence in Venezuela as Exxon and ConocoPhillips exited the country during waves of expropriations and asset seizes that started in the 2000s under then-President Hugo Chávez and continued under Maduro.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026

If the U.S. seizes one tanker a month, that would push Venezuela into a recession, said Francisco Rodríguez, a Venezuelan economist at the University of Denver.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025

The side of my knee barely brushes the cushion, and it seizes again.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a "scapegoat", his wife told AFP, as her husband awaits trial.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Many machines being seized by police are electric motorcycles.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Hochman’s motion referred to the officers’ remarks as “locker room talk” — a characterization that was seized on by Flores’ legal team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

More than 9,000 life jackets, dozens of dinghies and engines and 360 pumps were seized by police this spring during a joint operation involving the UK, France and Germany in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Thomas Jones, Captain Cox, the Garrett sons, and many more were seized and taken to prison.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

He said seizing vehicles was intended to keep roads safe and deter dangerous driving.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Constitutional safeguards normally require a court order prior to searches or seizures, and seizing a child from their parent is one of the most extreme steps the government can take.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Western officials are struggling to police the largely unregulated market, despite stepping up sanctions on exchanges and seizing crypto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

“Here’s your prisoner, gentlemen,” announced Brinker, seizing my neck and pushing me into the Butt Room ahead of him, “I’m turning him over to the proper authorities.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles