seized
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But the FBI agents who took Kao’s confession — two experienced anti-corruption investigators — could see that much of it lined up with a trove of records they had seized from Navatek.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
With the government’s acquiescence, Prigozhin expanded production at the country’s largest gold mine, previously seized by his father, to the tune of $250 million a year, according to the Global Initiative.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, home to about 12,000 sea creatures, is caring this summer for an additional 500 animals seized from wildlife traffickers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
But items seized in the raid continue to be held by the police, with a further hearing to take place in 2027 to decide whether the material can be used as evidence.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gasping for breath, I seized hold of his fingers as his grip tightened.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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