seized

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He claims his studio jokingly referred to the piece internally as the “golden calf” from the beginning, a reference critics online quickly seized upon after the statue’s unveiling.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Zhou declined to comment on whether the Hui Chan was serving as a floating armory when it was seized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Oil prices were hovering above $100 a barrel on Thursday amid reports of a ship being seized and taken toward Iranian waters.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Tens of thousands of people fled their homes when the group seized control of it.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

He tossed his brown carpetbag past me into the hall, seized my hand, and drew me out into the June sunshine.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom