seized

Example Sentences

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The aid that was allegedly seized by Somali officials was meant to help people cope with the effects of "drought, floods, conflict, high food prices and dwindling harvests", according to the WFP.

From BBC

U.S. military forces have seized two more sanctioned oil tankers as part of its energy quarantine of Venezuela, Commerzbank Research analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal

In another striking show of force, the U.S. military on Wednesday seized two sanctioned oil tankers on the open sea.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United States says it has seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in "back-to-back" operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.

From BBC

BBC Verify has been monitoring military flights around the area of the North Atlantic where the Marinera has been seized by US authorities.

From BBC