seized

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He tried to repeat the trick in tankers, and flopped as the world economy seized up in 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

But Havana Docks was never able to use the port for its full term, because Fidel Castro’s government seized Havana Docks’ property in 1960.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

Afghan migrants have reported multiple similar incidents since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Kabul, according to Turkey-based activist Zakira Hikmat.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Taiwanese authorities arrested three people and seized 50 servers as part of a collaborative effort to “prevent illicit diversion of server technology,” Super Micro said at the time.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

She was nearly out the door when Lady Constance squealed and seized her by the arm.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood