seizure
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The group responded to the government’s seizure of its domains, writing “We decided to respond to this ridiculous show in a way that will be remembered forever.”
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
He has started framing its seizure as the final fulfillment of the 1945 postwar settlement—a victory he notes the U.S. and Chinese people achieved as allies in the defeat of imperial Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Due to the scale of the seizure, centers will remain open Sunday to help free up shelter space for the animals seized during Friday’s raid.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
‘What initially looked like a catastrophic blockade begins to resemble a constrained detour rather than a full seizure of the artery.’
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
He shook his mane like he was having a sugar seizure.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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