seizing

Example Sentences

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And it seems important to have one judge say this about an out-of-control colleague who’s seizing cases from a thousand miles away.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

As machines increasingly replace humans on the front line, the greater the role of troops becomes in either seizing land or defending it.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Series creator Sam Levinson, in Rue’s voice, describes this as Jules seizing upon a window of opportunity.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

The Prince Group spokesman said the allegations by the U.S. and other countries against Chen and his companies are false and a pretext for seizing their assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The people, rushing forward, waved and shrieked happily, knocking down tables, swarming, rollicking, seizing the four Earth Men, lifting them swiftly to their shoulders.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury