seized

Example Sentences

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Officers also searched and seized evidence from the suspects' homes in Germany, Greece and Romania, Eurojust said.

From BBC

In a notable exception, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized a Cyprus-flagged tanker in November and released it after a few days.

From The Wall Street Journal

To watch peak Alcaraz is to be seized with the feeling that tennis has never been executed like this before—this charismatic cocktail of high performance, speed, endurance, power and joy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Israeli forces seized control of the crossing in May 2024 during the war with Hamas, and it has remained largely closed since.

From Barron's

Before being seized by Israel in 2024, the crossing was the main exit point for Palestinians allowed to leave during the conflict and a key entry point for humanitarian aid.

From BBC