seize the occasion
Example Sentences
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His team had to seize the occasion but it was West Ham who flew out of the blocks.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2016
Even if the protests subside, some China analysts said there was a good chance the demonstrators would seize the occasion of the summit meeting in Beijing to re-emerge with their grievances.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2014
But activist groups advocating a broad spectrum of issues - from human rights to religion - have also sought to seize the occasion to draw attention to their campaigns.
From Reuters • May 17, 2012
Despite the strong opposition of his own Justice Minister, Ben-Gurion was clearly determined to seize the occasion for a "show" trial.
From Time Magazine Archive
The blow struck at Edessa laid the whole of Roman Asia open to attack, and the Persian monarch was not slow to seize the occasion.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
