seized
Example Sentences
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Last month authorities detained nine people and seized 10 social media accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation about possible riots, though they did not disclose who was behind it.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
He and other researchers suspect there may be collaboration between the Somali pirates and Yemenis after several vessels were seized near Yemen's coast.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The police seized more than 100 works when Gao was arrested two years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Justice Department and FBI said the seized domains were used by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as "QTFY" and by hacking platforms known as "QScan" and "QTRouter."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
She was nearly out the door when Lady Constance squealed and seized her by the arm.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
