seize
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The trip comes amid efforts to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by the US president when he threatened to seize Greenland by force.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Alex Fitzpatrick hit a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
But European allies who hoped Rubio could intervene when Trump threatened to seize the Danish territory of Greenland were left wanting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
OpenAI counters that Musk left voluntarily after failing to seize majority control and has since become the company's direct competitor through his own AI venture, xAI.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
I go to bed early, I seize the pillow, press it against myself and bury my head in it.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Vocabulary lists containing seize
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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