seized
Example Sentences
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The state of Delaware wrongly seized and liquidated his stock after the man didn’t log into his trading account for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The stock would have been worth $100,000 if the state hadn’t seized it, according to a NPR report on the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
In January 2025 the conflict got worse when the M23 seized parts of eastern DR Congo, including Goma and two airports.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Instantly the car understood “Home” and seized control of the steering wheel, crisply merging right to catch the exit for Interstate 77 North.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The man seized hold of Mal, hard around the torso, and turned to stride up the garden.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
