seize
Example Sentences
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According to the FBI warrant, the officers will seize items in violation of measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances into the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The Imperium's armada confronted Pandemic Horde with full force in June 2025, aiming to seize its territory.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Human rights activist, Luciana Kokaj, 31, explained that she owned a property in northern Albania that a "major investor" tried to seize with forged property titles.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
As they sweep the grounds, I sense them reaching out to me, trying to seize me with their illuminated tentacles, trying to expose my face to the light.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
Vocabulary lists containing seize
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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