seize
Example Sentences
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She left the sport after spending several frustrating years trying to capture her 24th singles major and seize the all-time women’s record over Margaret Court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
In March, the British government announced that UK forces would be able to board and seize shadow fleet vessels passing through its waters.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
The prime minister had sought to seize this brief opportunity to project direction and delivery and saw the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, as a case study in both.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
That is the real prize, and it evaporates the instant one man tries to seize it all.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Both sides seize him as proof of their belief.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing seize
"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury
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