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"This allows us to create the necessary conditions for subsequent successful operations, seize the initiative in battle, and plan future successful manoeuvres… each of these actions is a building block towards victory."

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Rather than relying primarily on massive jaws, megaraptorans had relatively narrow skulls, powerful arms, and huge curved claws that helped them seize their prey.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

That’s why we’re cautiously hopeful that after the midterms, Congress will seize the opportunity to make prior authorization and broader insurance marketplace reforms a priority.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

Howard said Monday that he’s recommending clients use a bond “ladder” strategy to seize the opportunity by buying individual bonds, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, with a range of short to intermediate maturities.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Firmly seize one end of the imaginary bandage.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

Even when the government seizes stolen crypto, the recovery process can be a bureaucratic mess.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

A chip nobody else would want secures nothing, because a lender who seizes it has nothing to sell.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Better, Cretton seizes small moments to put his stamp on this installment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Still, Europe has a long way to move in the right direction, if it seizes the current day, Oneglia says.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Federal agents seized her phone and passport and searched her residence as part of an investigation into allegations dating back to her childhood.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Kuril Islands -- called the "Northern Territories" in Japan -- have been under Russia's control since the end of World War II, when they were seized by the Soviet Union.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Chinese brands pivoted to selling those models and have since seized a disproportionate market share of a vehicle type that has emerged as a sweet spot for consumers looking for fuel economy without compromises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Egypt's border force said in June that it had seized 86 tonnes of gold ore along with amateur prospecting equipment.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

They searched his grandparents’ apartment and seized the radio, extra flyers, and the typewriter.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Levi’s is seizing the rise of ’90s nostalgia to renew its own previous hold on American culture, Kelly Cloonan writes for the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

This has meant that civil servants are longer being paid and other services have been seizing up, worsening economic conditions.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

You hoped to see a group that’s learned something about seizing a moment?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

“Here, have a pasty,” said Worple, seizing one from a passing elf and stuffing it into Sanguinis hand before turning his attention back to Harry.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling